The Philadelphia Experiment Archive

Structural racism, stigma, and fear keep too many from receiving the help they need.

My family has spent many evenings at Our Town bowling alley. Now that a murder has taken place there, I wonder if things will ever be the same.

Columnist Solomon Jones examines the events in Washington that left four people dead. But what if the rioters who breached the U.S. Capitol were Black?

Those who engage in that daunting mission must look like those now dancing in the streets: Black and white, young and old, gay and straight.

In a system designed to devalue and disregard the sanctity of Black life, Breonna Taylor’s case proves that the system isn’t broken. It’s working just fine.

Columnist Solomon Jones shares his thoughts on what it will take for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris to win the 2020 election.

A chaotic week featuring Trump, John Lewis, coronavirus and federal troops is overshadowed by the murder of a 2-year-old child.

Juneteenth is more than a remembrance of the day in 1865 when 2000 Union troops marched into Galveston Texas, and told enslaved blacks they were free.

In truth, broad systemic change is needed to save Black lives from the twin scourges of racism and police brutality. 

The day coronavirus came home was unremarkable except for one fact. It was my wife’s birthday.

Kobe Bryant defied stereotypes and pursued greatness. That’s why Philadelphia loved to claim him as their own.

A summer of protests called for changes to Philly police. Mayor Kenney did hear those calls and the selection of Danielle Outlaw as the police commissioner is a result.

Across Black Twitter and other social media platforms, a small but vocal segment of Black people are imploring other African Americans not to support the film. Why?

Solomon Jones writes about 2 children shot this past weekend. “Philadelphia’s black and brown community — my community — must do something.”

These demands — developed at a community forum held by the Rally For Justice Coalition — are about stopping police misconduct before it happens.