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James Forten
James Forten was a sailmaker who employed mixed race workers. He organized the American Antislavery Society in his home in 1833. -
Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church
This church was founded by Richard Allen in 1791 -
William Still
William Still was an agent of the Underground Railroad who founded the first black YMCA. -
Octavius Catto
Octavius Catto was a black educator and civil rights activist in Philadelphia who became the principal of the male students at the Institute for Colored Youth -
Institute For Colored Youth
The school begun as a farm school and became the first school to train blacks for skilled jobs. -
The Church of the Crucifixion
This church was formed by Henry Phillips who transformed it into a cultural center for African Americans -
St. Peter Claver Catholic Church
This church was named after the 16th century saint who fought against the salve trade and is the first Catholic church for African Americans -
W.E.B. Du Bois
W.E.B Du Bois was an African American educator and writer who advocated for civil rights. He lived in Philadelphia while collecting data for his study on "The Philadelphia Negro".
