Resurrecting Voices: The Philadelphia Black Experience

Historical Society of Pennsylvania

​A pilot podcast for HSP, Resurrecting Voices: The Philadelphia Black Experience explores Black history in Philadelphia in the 19th and 20th centuries. The narratives of each episode are largely based on research conducted using the historical and genealogical collections at HSP and the Library of Congress. New episodes of Resurrecting Voices drop every Second Saturday, beginning on February 10, 2024. Tune in to uncover the stories, resilient voices, and vibrant culture that shaped this pivotal period in history. Plus, hear from a genealogist about how you can use this history to find your own ancestors. read less
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Understanding Black Foodways: Catering and Cuisine
May 12 2024
Understanding Black Foodways: Catering and Cuisine
Tune into the fourth episode of Resurrecting Voices to hear from guest speaker Dr. Danya Pilgrim, an assistant professor of history at Temple Univeristy. View the full show notes, including a transcript, resource guide, and glossary here.

Episodes

Understanding Black Foodways: Catering and Cuisine
May 12 2024
Understanding Black Foodways: Catering and Cuisine
Tune into the fourth episode of Resurrecting Voices to hear from guest speaker Dr. Danya Pilgrim, an assistant professor of history at Temple Univeristy. View the full show notes, including a transcript, resource guide, and glossary here.
Moving North: Stories of the Great Migration
Apr 13 2024
Moving North: Stories of the Great Migration
Tune into the third episode of Resurrecting Voices to hear from guest speaker Adrienne Whaley, Director of Education and Community Engagement at the Museum of the American Revolution.
Seeking Freedom: William Still and the Underground Railroad
Mar 9 2024
Seeking Freedom: William Still and the Underground Railroad
Tune into the second episode of Resurrecting Voices to hear from guest speaker Morgan Lloyd, co-founder and president of the 1838 Black Metropolis educational nonprofit. View the full show notes, including a transcript, resource guide, and glossary here.
Remembering the Black Metropolis: Philadelphia in 1838
Feb 10 2024
Remembering the Black Metropolis: Philadelphia in 1838
Tune into the pilot episode of Resurrecting Voices to hear from guest speaker Michiko Quinones, Director of Public History and Education for the 1838 Black Metropolis Project. View the full show notes, including a transcript, resource guide, and glossary here.