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I wonder about my people my family, my culture, when I think of black Philadelphians I thinking people like Absalom Jones, and Octavious Cato. I wonde about their lives , families and the people they influenced. I also know about some of the strugggles but I want to know more about the people they were.

Recently I was able to travel to York P A with my cousin to send the grave of an ancestor. This history is the start of our research.

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History is events and developments that have happened in the past around key events, societal issues and beliefs. Histories shape who I am as WHOLE person (teacher, student, mother, friend, sister, daughter, aunt etc.) by providing examples and stories and experiences that have shaped the person I am now, the person I want to grow to be and my hopes and expectations for others.

I am wondering about the histories of Black Philadelphians: their lives, their stories, their truths and their triumphs. We never hear about the experiences of black Philadelphians against the back drop of what Philadelphia was, is and will become.

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history: it is the evidence of life. History is the written record of human existence, social progress, and cultural change.

The histories that shape me as a practitioner is the stories of my ancestors, this country, and economic/political histories that exemplify the need for BIPOC to return to indigenous practices to ensure our future.

I am wondering about the processes of forced/coerced migration of Black people from areas that would soon become part of the affluent areas in Philadelphia

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History to me is a collection of the past that was so great or bad that it had to be told.

The history of both of my grandmothers shaped me as both a person and a teacher. My grandmother was a teacher for 40 years in SDP and I give my teaching I learned from her to my students. Whereas my other grandmother is the reason why I like to work with non traditional students.

I wonder about the rich history of black Philadelphians especially those of upper class in the past what that looked like and what type of outreach did they do if any. As well as those in poverty but had a rich sense of community and what that looked like for them.

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Black Philadelphians have always been trendsetters. I know many, but I am interested in learning about others.

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History is a story told and interpreted by people. How you are positioned in society determines the telling and the interpretation.

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History is the past. It is what we learn about. It is what we use in order to improve ourselves.

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History is a way to acknowledge those who came before us. (Our Ancestors) My identity as a jazz pianist is deeply indebted to the the musical artistry of James P. Johnson, Teddy Wilson, Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk, Barry Harris, McCoy Tyner, Art Tatum, Kenny Drew Sr., Geri Allen, Mary Lou Williams and Herbie Hancock, among other African American jazz pianists.

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Who touched me first, who fed me second, how was the shaping of my parents passed onto me third - a Black Philly girl! Past; past-present; yesterday, 5 minutes ago is history.

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I am shaped by those who refused to accept the master narrative. Those who dared to interrogate the world and provide alternative perspectives.

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History, from the perspective of an African American woman, is a complex tapestry woven from the threads of joy, pain, resilience, and triumph. It's a collective series of events, stories, and artistic expressions that have shaped the Black experience. It's the legacy of ancestors who endured slavery, fought for civil rights, and continue to strive for justice and equality. It's the music that soothes the soul, the poetry that inspires the mind, and the art that reflects the beauty and complexity of Black culture.

History is more than just dates and facts; it's the heartbeat of a people, the rhythm of a culture, and the promise of a future filled with hope and possibility.

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I believe history is events from the past that shape today's people, views, beliefs, etc. The histories of Black people and the histories of my family shape who I am. There's nothing specific I would like to know about the history of Black Philadelphians, but I would generally like to know about the untold stories that are critical to Philadelphia's growth.

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History is a story. It is informed and influenced by the author of the story. The author is rarely the keeper of the story. We must consider: Whose story is it? Whose voices are being heard? Whose voices are missing?

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History is made up of the stories that make up our ancestors. You cannot define history because it is continuous. The histories that shape me are my grandmothers stories she tells me about working on plantations and how she could not access education. I wonder why Black Philadelphians migrated here when this was known as "Up South"

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History is the study of the past. Black African American history shapes me as a student because it lets me know what people went through in the past and are still facing today. History can be when you where first Born or what happened 10 minutes ago. History is continued to be made with every minute that passes.

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I wonder how free Black Philadelphians navigated a world that did not value their blackness and sought to keep blacks enslaved. What are the connections between today and yesteryears? How can we use the past to inform a better tomorrow?

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History is a reflection of events from the past.

Trailblazers from the past making a way for us women to have the rights we do now have shaped me as a person and student.

I am wondering the true people who made Philadelphia the way it is now. Who are the real creators of our land? Are we giving credit to the right people?

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History is an any and everything that has happened. Black, african, and muslim histories shape who I am as a person. I would love to learn more about the abolitionist history of Black Philadelphians.