Temple University’s Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection has an extensive collection of materials related to African American history and culture and has grown to over 700,000 items housed in Sullivan Hall. The earliest book in the Block Collection was published in 1600. Standing from left to right are Serkaddis Alemayehu, Diane D. Turner and Robert Houston, who donated his archive during the We Remember and We Recall: North Philadelphia Oral History Project program.Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg Aug. 1, 2025 Temple’s Blockson Collection project celebrated in the North Philadelphia History Festival On July 24, faculty, staff and members of the community crowded into Temple University’s Charles L. […] Temple faculty member Quaiser D. Abdullah interacts with Bishop Wilfred H. Speakes Sr. during a news conference held at City Hall. Abdullah will work closely with Speakes in his role as the city's director of Muslim engagement.Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg Mar. 13, 2024 Quaiser D. Abdullah named Philadelphia’s first director of Muslim engagement In a historic action, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker appointed Temple University faculty member […]
Temple University’s Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection has an extensive collection of materials related to African American history and culture and has grown to over 700,000 items housed in Sullivan Hall. The earliest book in the Block Collection was published in 1600. Standing from left to right are Serkaddis Alemayehu, Diane D. Turner and Robert Houston, who donated his archive during the We Remember and We Recall: North Philadelphia Oral History Project program.Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg Aug. 1, 2025 Temple’s Blockson Collection project celebrated in the North Philadelphia History Festival On July 24, faculty, staff and members of the community crowded into Temple University’s Charles L. […] Temple faculty member Quaiser D. Abdullah interacts with Bishop Wilfred H. Speakes Sr. during a news conference held at City Hall. Abdullah will work closely with Speakes in his role as the city's director of Muslim engagement.Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg Mar. 13, 2024 Quaiser D. Abdullah named Philadelphia’s first director of Muslim engagement In a historic action, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker appointed Temple University faculty member […]
