Philadelphia is a town that loves its history, but not every bit of it gets the same amount of attention. More than four decades ago, Louis Massaiah saw a need to explore and celebrate the history and culture of African American and Puerto Ricans communities in the city.

From this insight was born Scribe Video Center, which Massaiah founded in 1982. The center instructs people how to use digital tools for personal expression and for communities to come together to document their lives, ideas and concerns.

This year, Scribe and local partners took an important step. The inaugural North Philadelphia Historical Festival took place at the end of last month, with free events in historic corridors, including Ridge Avenue and North Broad Street, at the end of last month.

“It really felt like a

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