“There is never a time in the future in which we will work out our salvation. The challenge is in the moment, the time is always now,” wrote James Baldwin. Published in conjunction with the eponymous exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery,...

Mount Airy Candles' handcrafted body scrub will encourage you to boost your feelings of calm and balance, as top notes of orange, citron and coriander invite you to slow down. Earthy heart notes of white vetiver, patchouli and a hint of rosemary and...

The Dahlia Petals Body Oil from Mount Airy Candle Co. is the ultimate blend of floral and earthy luxuriousness.  Top notes of soft dahlia petals and lemon peel intermingle with heart notes of jasmine and lily of the valley. Earthy base notes of...

Shelisha Harper of Philadelphia-based NOSHADE exists to inspire others to be fashionably confident. By crafting unique and creative statement earrings that compliment an individual's personal style she challenges the wearer to WEAR BOLD. Keeping in mind...

Shelisha Harper of Philadelphia-based NOSHADE exists to inspire others to be fashionably confident. By crafting unique and creative statement earrings that compliment an individual's personal style she challenges the wearer to WEAR BOLD. Keeping in mind...

Shelisha Harper of Philadelphia-based NOSHADE exists to inspire others to be fashionably confident. By crafting unique and creative statement earrings that compliment an individual's personal style she challenges the wearer to WEAR BOLD. Keeping in mind...

Jacqueline Woodson's National Book Award and Newbery Honor winner is a powerful memoir that tells the moving story of her childhood in mesmerizing verse.  A President Obama "O" Book Club pick. Raised in South Carolina and New York, Woodson always...

Ron's Ribs' Signature BBQ Sauce brings back the authentic flavors of a legendary and beloved Philadelphia staple that served the city's best BBQ for nearly half a century. This handcrafted sauce celebrates tradition and flavor, delivering the iconic...

An exceptionally bright, herbaceous and juicy signature blend from Mount Airy Candle Co. This custom fragrance features top notes of clementine, sweet basil and spearmint, alongside prominent heart notes of orange peel and calming eucalyptus...

This well-balanced, cashmere-soft and multi-dimensional scent is sure give your home those warm and cozy vibes. This fruit forward scent has a cozy warmth that’s always inviting with notes of juicy plums, fragrant jasmine, dark musk and amber. Cashmere...

G + RIZZ is an art brand started by two Philly creatives. With G’s love of art and Rizz’s love of copy and branding, what started as a jotted-down idea evolved into a collection of clever cards, edgy prints, and funky custom projects...

G + RIZZ is an art brand started by two Philly creatives. With G’s love of art and Rizz’s love of copy and branding, what started as a jotted-down idea evolved into a collection of clever cards, edgy prints, and funky custom projects...

Black is a wonderful color. Black is special. It is true. It's the sky when the morning is new. In this loving and lovely ode to the color black, a girl describes the many wonders of her world-from the black of starry nights to her own black eyes, clear...

Parks' impactful images from the forefront of the civil rights and Black Power movements Originally published in 1971, Gordon Parks’ Born Black was the first book to unite his writing and his photography and also the first to provide a focused survey of...

 Examining aesthetic connections between the works of more than 50 Black artists from throughout the global diaspora This book was born out of frustration with art histories that emphasize Black artists’ resilience over the aesthetic impact of their...

The first book to celebrate painter William H. Johnson’s Fighters for Freedom series, a tribute to African American heroes who worked to achieve social justice. William H. Johnson painted his Fighters for Freedom series in the mid-1940s as a tribute to...

G + RIZZ is an art brand started by two Philly creatives. With G’s love of art and Rizz’s love of copy and branding, what started as a jotted-down idea evolved into a collection of clever cards, edgy prints, and funky custom projects...

Whether it's your partner in life or your partner in crime (we're not judging!) this card is to remind the chaotic ones in all our lives that no matter how many times they Facetime us in one day, we wouldn't wanna do life without them!   G +...

Philly Made G + RIZZ is an art brand started by two Philly creatives. With G’s love of art and Rizz’s love of copy and branding, what started as a jotted-down idea evolved into a collection of clever cards, edgy prints, and funky...

G + RIZZ is an art brand started by two Philly creatives. With G’s love of art and Rizz’s love of copy and branding, what started as a jotted-down idea evolved into a collection of clever cards, edgy prints, and funky custom projects...

G + RIZZ is an art brand started by two Philly creatives. With G’s love of art and Rizz’s love of copy and branding, what started as a jotted-down idea evolved into a collection of clever cards, edgy prints, and funky custom projects...

Local maker Marsh + Mane's multipurpose hair & body butter is the perfect all-in-one moisturizer for your hair, skin, and beard. Our non-greasy formula comes in 4 amazing scents.  For hair: use as a moisturizer, sealant, or styling product. For...

 First published in 1998, Leeming’s landmark biography of Beauford Delaney returns to print Long out of print, this new edition of David Leeming’s landmark biography of Beauford Delaney (1901–79) features an introduction by Hilton Als. Leeming, also...

 Picturing Black History uncovers untold stories and rarely seen images of the Black experience, providing new context around culturally significant moments. This beautiful collectible volume makes a thoughtful gift and is full of rousing,...

This is the perfect bag for a daytrip and will hold all the essentials you need whether a visit to the museum or shopping about town. Art historian David B. Brownlee studied the 14-year effort to design and build the Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1914-28...

African American art in the era of Malcolm X and the Black Panthers In the period of radical change that was 1963–83, young black artists at the beginning of their careers confronted difficult questions about art, politics and racial identity. How to...

A celebration of Black History for babies and toddlers! We Are Black History Board Book from Mudpuppy is a wonderful introduction to the black leaders and trailblazers who have shaped our world! From the inspiring words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to...

G + RIZZ is an art brand started by two Philly creatives. With G’s love of art and Rizz’s love of copy and branding, what started as a jotted-down idea evolved into a collection of clever cards, edgy prints, and funky custom projects...

An enchanting fragrance that may remind you of the lingering notes of a man's cologne or perhaps the essence of a "gentleman's library".   Experience how the scent of green tobacco leaves melds completely into the notes of cinnamon, sandalwood...

Shelisha Harper of Philadelphia-based NOSHADE exists to inspire others to be fashionably confident. By crafting unique and creative statement earrings that compliment an individual's personal style she challenges the wearer to WEAR BOLD. Keeping in mind...

Portrayals of James Baldwin and others in his circle highlight the iconic writer’s activism The American writer and activist James Baldwin (1924–87) considered himself a “witness” as he challenged perspectives on America and its history through his work...

Inspired by our Hydrangeas Spring Song, 1976 by Alma Thomas (American, 1891–1978) this lightweight scarf is the perfect accessory for any art enthusiast. Designed exclusively for the Philadelphia Museum of Art.  ©2024 Estate of Alma Thomas (Courtesy...

Black Philadelphians have shaped Philadelphia history since colonial times. In Black History in the Philadelphia Landscape, Amy Cohen recounts notable aspects of the Black experience in Philadelphia from the late 1600s to the 1960s and how this history...

Larry Neal, a poet, dramatist, and critic, was a founding figure of the Black Arts Movement in the 1960s and 1970s in New York. Writing as the arts editor for Liberator magazine, a radical journal published in Harlem, Neal called for Black artists to...

Philly Made G + RIZZ is an art brand started by two Philly creatives. With G’s love of art and Rizz’s love of copy and branding, what started as a jotted-down idea evolved into a collection of clever cards, edgy prints, and funky...

African American history has produced countless exceptional heroes, leaders, and role models. The graphic novel, BLAM! Black Lives Always Mattered!, tells  the inspiring stories of 14 important Black Philadelphians, such as opera singer Marian...

At the 1900 Paris Exposition the pioneering sociologist and activist W.E.B. Du Bois presented an exhibit representing the progress of African Americans since the abolition of slavery. In striking graphic visualisations and photographs (taken by mostly...

Exploring the art and life of this important American artist whose work bridged the gaps between abstraction, feminism, and Blackness Howardena Pindell: Reclaiming Abstraction is a fascinating examination of the multifaceted career of artist, activist,...

Famed sociologist, writer, and Black rights activist W.E.B. Du Bois fundamentally changed the representation of Black Americans with his exhibition of data visualizations at the 1900 Paris Exposition.  Beautiful in design and powerful in content,...

The Park Bench was among Pippin’s last paintings. Some feel that the solitary man is a self-portrait showing the artist in a reflective state of mind. However, the composition probably was inspired by a West Chester resident who liked to sit on a bench...

This book surveys the work of a new generation of Black artists, and also features the voices of a diverse group of curators who are on the cutting edge of contemporary art. As mission-driven collectors, Bernard I. Lumpkin and Carmine D. Boccuzzi have...

Will the fox get away with his prize?  Looks like he will!   West Chester, PA's own Horace Pippin was arguably the most successful African American artist of his day. Pippin (1888–1946) taught himself to paint in the 1930s and quickly...

Whether on your refrigerator or adorning your work space, this magnet of Henry Ossawa Tanner's The Annunciation adds an artistic touch to any metal surface. About the Painting: Tanner painted The Annunciation soon after returning to Paris from a trip to...