PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Karen Harris was born and raised in South Philadelphia. Following her career in the healthcare industry, she has focused her energy on developing the new 'African American Market' at FDR Park.
Harris worked with the Friends of FDR Park to make the idea come to life.
FDR Park is already well-known for being home to the Southeast Asian Market, among others. Now, on Saturdays, guests can find African American vendors just down the road in Picnic Areas 13 and 14.
The market first opened on June 14, 2025 and will pop up each Saturday through mid-to-late October. They then plan to return in June of 2026.
Hours of operation are 10am to 5pm.
Anyone interested in learning more information can follow the African American Market on Instagram.