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Philadelphia mural highlights the city’s legacy of Black dancers

Philadelphia has long been home to the matriarchs of Black ballet. Now, a Grays Ferry mural honors that history. “A Legacy of Dance Excellence” pays tribute to the likes of Essie Marie Dorsey, Sydney King, Marion Cuyjet, and Philadelphia Dance Company founder Joan Myers Brown — all trailblazers who inspired generations. When designing the mural, visual artist and spoken word performer Bernard Collins, Jr. said he wanted to capture the color and liveliness often reflected on performance stages. Here, Collins explains what it takes to bring the mural, a collaboration with Mural Arts, to life.
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    I am a Videojournalist at The Philadelphia Inquirer, focusing on telling visual stories of residents of Philadelphia and the surrounding areas. I also specialize in motion graphics to help tell stories.
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9/11 Remembrance at Philadelphia International Airport

An honor guard comprised of members of the Transportation Security Administration, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Philadelphia Police Department Airport Division marched through the airport terminals, stopping at each security checkpoint for a moment of silence to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at Philadelphia International Airport in Philadelphia.

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