Bobbi I. BookerUncovering Memorial Day’s True Origins: Freed Slaves’ 1865 Tribute and Philadelphia’s All Wars…In Philadelphia, there’s a lesser-known yet equally compelling story woven into the journey of the All Wars Memorial to Colored Soldiers…May 27May 27
Bobbi I. Booker35 Years Later — and Philly is still haunted by the MOVE bombingI left the city because of MOVE, but came back out of a sense of duty.May 13, 20203May 13, 20203
Bobbi I. BookerExperience “Flower Power at the 2019 PHS Philadelphia Flower ShowThe impact of flowers and plants in our lives is abundantly evident in the 2019 Flower Show theme, “Flower Power.” With a nod to the 50th…Mar 8, 2019Mar 8, 2019
Bobbi I. BookerVisible Digital: Breaking up (with apps) is hard to doA part of life in the digital age is wrangling with the storage limits of your tablet or mobile phone.Dec 29, 2018Dec 29, 2018
Bobbi I. BookerVisible Digital: Getting new (and helpful) gear for the new yearIn a week which marked both Christmas and Kwanzaa celebrations, many people were the recipients of tech gifts that include smart…Dec 29, 2018Dec 29, 2018
Bobbi I. BookerMeek Mill fulfills a ton of holiday dreams — but son’s wish is a tough oneIt was the day before Christmas and word had spread fast that hip-hop superstar Meek Mill was returning to his old neighborhood to…Dec 25, 2018Dec 25, 2018
Bobbi I. Booker“This Fourth of July is yours, not mine”It’s the Fourth of July — or Independence Day — in America. African Americans have a long history of challenging the hypocrisy of…Jul 4, 2018Jul 4, 2018
Bobbi I. Booker‘Tiffany Sly Lives Here Now’ inspired by author’s struggle with anxiety disorderDeath and secrets go hand in hand with emotional upheaval and eventual change. Actress and debut author Dana L. Davis’ young adult novel…Jul 2, 2018Jul 2, 2018
Bobbi I. BookerJuneteenth: The oldest known celebration of the end of Slavery in AmericaIn recent years a missing page from history has revealed that Philadelphia, long known as the nation’s Cradle of Liberty, is also the…Jun 19, 2018Jun 19, 2018
Bobbi I. BookerAfrican Roots run through Mexico’s storyWhile many Americans know that Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s defeat of the French army in a battle on May 5, 1862, more are…May 4, 20181May 4, 20181
