The Philly Download

03/30/2026

Black Philly sapphics are working to create spaces that champion their joy, community, and culture. Penelope Ramirez of Mouth of Rain and Doriana Diaz of Soul Fly Club along with DJ Love created the Back Le***an Listening Room, a much-needed space in Philly. Diaz just so happens to be a Download contributor, but appears here only as a source.

📹 Troi Williams

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03/27/2026

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03/26/2026

Meet Natasha Pressley, a Philadelphia seamstress who is continuing the legacy of sewing at her new tailor shop in Fairmount called Natasha Lynne Studios.

📹 Troi Williams

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03/25/2026

Thank you to the Be Reel Black Cinema Club for letting us connect with the community to continue expanding The Philly Download's Recipe Exchange. Join in on the fun by sharing your favorite recipes with us at [email protected].

03/25/2026

There is a space in the world of Birding for Black folks and In Color Birding Club is making sure people take up space! Watch the full video at our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8lXDMBrqhg

🎬 Director: Ayouba Swaray and Ashon Calhoun
🎬 Producers: Ayouba Swaray and Ashon Calhoun
📹 Camera Operators: Kevin Brinker, Amanda Berg, Cory Cross, Ashon Calhoun
🎚Sound: Kevin Brinker, Amanda Berg, Ayouba Swaray, Cory Cross
📋 Production Assistants: Tatiana Ishod and Anthony Ali
🎞✂️ Editor: Ashon Calhoun
📸 Still Photography & Selected Videos of Birds Courtesy of: In Color Birding
🖼 Moses Williams Silhouettes: Published with Permission from the American Philosophical Society

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According to the Center of American Progress, the majority of Black Americans live in nature-deprived neighborhoods. But this local nonprofit is challenging ...

03/24/2026

There is a space in the world of Birding for Black folks and In Color Birding Club is making sure people take up space! We’re posting a 5-part series to tell their story and honor their work. Save this video so you can see the full video on our YouTube later this week.

🎬 Director: Ayouba Swaray and Ashon Calhoun
🎬 Producers: Ayouba Swaray and Ashon Calhoun
📹 Camera Operators: Kevin Brinker, Amanda Berg, Cory Cross, Ashon Calhoun
🎚Sound: Kevin Brinker, Amanda Berg, Ayouba Swaray, Cory Cross
📋 Production Assistants: Tatiana Ishod and Anthony Ali
🎞✂️ Editor: Ashon Calhoun
📸 Still Photography & Selected Videos of Birds Courtesy of: In Color Birding
🖼 Moses Williams Silhouettes: Published with Permission from the American Philosophical Society

Are you a Black Philadelphian with a story to tell? We got you. Pitch your ideas at [email protected]

03/22/2026

There is a space in the world of Birding for Black folks and In Color Birding Club is making sure people take up space! We’re posting a 5-part series to tell their story and honor their work. Save this video so you can see the full video on our YouTube next week.

🎬 Director: Ayouba Swaray and Ashon Calhoun
🎬 Producers: Ayouba Swaray and Ashon Calhoun
📹 Camera Operators: Kevin Brinker, Amanda Berg, Cory Cross, Ashon Calhoun
🎚Sound: Kevin Brinker, Amanda Berg, Ayouba Swaray, Cory Cross
📋 Production Assistants: Tatiana Ishod and Anthony Ali
🎞✂️ Editor: Ashon Calhoun
📸 Still Photography & Selected Videos of Birds Courtesy of: In Color Birding
🖼 Moses Williams Silhouettes: Published with Permission from the American Philosophical Society

Are you a Black Philadelphian with a story to tell? We got you. Pitch your ideas at [email protected]

03/20/2026

Celebrating Eid in Philly means celebrating community. We caught up with some folks at the Philadelphia Masjid. Where did you celebrate Eid this year? Let us know in the comments!

📹 Troi Williams

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03/20/2026

Eid Mubarak, Philly!

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