The Philadelphia Experiment Archive
The statue is gone but there will always be another Rizzo
In truth, broad systemic change is needed to save Black lives from the twin scourges of racism and police brutality.
4 years ago
It was like living at the edge of chaos: The day coronavirus came home
The day coronavirus came home was unremarkable except for one fact. It was my wife’s birthday.
5 years ago
Kobe Bryant was Philadelphia, and so much more
Kobe Bryant defied stereotypes and pursued greatness. That’s why Philadelphia loved to claim him as their own.
5 years ago
A call for change is bringing Police Commissioner Outlaw to Philly. Now it’s time to move forward
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.
5 years ago
Why would some Black audiences boycott the new Harriet Tubman movie?
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?
5 years ago
Philly child shootings show we can’t wait for government to reduce violence
Solomon Jones writes about 2 children shot this past weekend. “Philadelphia’s black and brown community — my community — must do something.”
5 years ago
Rally for Justice Coalition demands 3 provisions of accountability in new PPD contract
These demands — developed at a community forum held by the Rally For Justice Coalition — are about stopping police misconduct before it happens.
5 years ago
If ‘crackhouse statute’ does not apply to injection sites, black community should sue
If the courts now say it’s legal to operate a drug house, black folks need to file a class-action lawsuit to get back what we lost when it was us.
5 years ago
No one asks Kensington’s children if injection site would be ‘safe’
The legality of a supervised injection site isn’t the only thing at stake. This is about far more than the law.
5 years ago
Point Comfort’s legacy: Slavery and scars, but also strength that builds from pushing back
When you’re always pushing against the weight of oppression, it’s like your soul is pumping iron. The heavier the weight, the stronger your spirit gets.
5 years ago
Listen 2:31Why a black woman should be Philly’s next police commissioner
The problems in the police department go beyond misogyny and racism. The problems can be traced to the department’s culture and structure.
5 years ago
Trump doesn’t realize criticizing America is a form of tough love
Trump's recent tweets reminded me of what racists would say to black folks when I was coming up: "Go back to Africa."
5 years ago
With every step Trump takes it takes us further from who America is
President Trump should be trying to end the horrible conditions in the migrant detention cams here instead of cozying up to dictators.
5 years ago
Making communities safer takes more than changing policing
What can a 4-year-old do that would make police pull guns on her pregnant mother?
5 years ago
Hate speech from armed government employees endangers us all.
5 years ago
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