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Philadelphia’s Black community embodies the vibrancy and spirit of the diaspora itself.

And any trip to the birthplace of freedom and democracy (however imperfect) would not be complete without exploring the culture, community and history that has been cultivated here.

Black Philadelphians’ contributions to history, art, music, business and culture are undeniable and extend well beyond the region. (Quick: “In West Philadelphia born and raised …”)

The Greater Philadelphia region has long been a place of refuge for the Black community, from Black Americans fleeing slavery and oppression in the American South to more recent African and Caribbean immigrants in search of opportunity.

Philly’s Black Community

Today, 4 in 10 Philadelphians identify as Black (the fifth-largest population of any city in the nation).

More than 80% of the Black community calls Point Breeze, North, West or Southwest Philly home.

Arts, Culture & History

Philly history is African American history — and many museums, monuments and murals pay tribute to the people and moments in Black history that changed the nation, from pre-colonial and Revolutionary times to the abolitionist and Civil Rights Movement through present day.

Step back in time at historic places like Het huis van de president en Johnson House. Or explore contemporary history at a site like Het Colored Girls Museum.

Historische locatie Johnson House   - Foto door R. Kennedy voor Visit Philadelphia

Top-Tier Dining & Shopping

Amazing food — just like history — is all around from South Philly back to Uptown (aka Northwest Philly), and the options are just as diverse as Philly’s Black community, ranging from soulful fine dining restaurants like SOUTH to authentic African en Caribbean takeout like Le Mandingue African Restaurant and Ackee Tree Jamaican Restaurant.

With innovative concepts like Down North and Honeysuckle Provisions, Black chefs have stepped into the national spotlight with their creativity and impact. And Philadelphia’s growing community of Black entrepreneurs are doing the same with businesses in every industry from vintage apparel (Blk Ivy Thrift) to health and wellness (Dope Botanicals).

Nakia en Taahirah Stith van Dope Botanicals   - Foto door Visit Philadelphia

Grote jaarlijkse evenementen

Speaking of creativity, many of Black Philadelphia’s biggest annual celebrations and year-round events, parties and nightlife venues highlight the city as a capital of culture.

Elk jaar, De Roots picknick draws thousands to Fairmount Park for two days of performances and family reunion-like vibes. The ODUNDE Festival en de Juneteenth Parade en Festival fill Philly streets with Black art and culture. And annually, the BlackStar Film Festival uplifts Black, Brown and Indigenous filmmakers from around the world.

Juneteenth Parade   - Foto door S. Ramones voor Visit Philadelphia

The ACANA Festival celebrates the African diaspora, and Philly Zwarte trots emphasizes the strength and resilience of Philly’s community of LGBTQ+ people of color.