Philadelphia’s celebration of America’s 250th birthday culminated on July 4 with a free concert and fireworks on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The One Philly: Unity Concert for America was held in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, featuring Christina Aguilera, Jill Scott, Meek Mill, Will Smith, The Roots, and more. Watch the video for a quick look at the festivities that went down. 📹 Courtesy of ESM Productions ✂️ by Astrid Rodrigues

Have you ever wondered if wearing black during Muharram is actually forbidden? Let us clear away the cultural misconceptions and look at the beautiful reality of the Sunnah. Many cultural myths claim that black is a negative color or strictly forbidden for believers. However, authentic Islamic history reveals that black was a cherished and prominent color in the life of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). From his blessed turban to his majestic cloak and the very flag of Islam, black was proud