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‘Am I Asian enough?’ Adoptees struggle to make sense of spike in anti-Asian violence
Many Asian adoptees say they feel left out of the conversation about anti-Asian hate because they don't think they belong in either the Asian community or white America.
5 years ago
Floyd spurred broad push for change globally, activists say
As Minneapolis braces for Monday’s opening statements in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the ex-officer who is charged with murder in George Floyd’s death, so does the world.
5 years ago
The sting that cuts through numbness: Horseradish on pandemic Passover tables
The horseradish on Seder tables may be more poignant on this pandemic Passover. It symbolizes the bitterness of slavery. Hardships change and so do the rituals that mark them.
5 years ago
Philadelphia joins national day of protest against anti-Asian racism
A gathering at Franklin Square is one of scores planned across the U.S. in response to a spike in anti-Asian violence.
5 years ago
Philly’s Black community didn’t create the gun violence epidemic we face
West Philadelphian Amir Bey Richardson writes about his experiences with guns and how U.S. history and struggles for white power have shaped them.
5 years ago
Gunman fires into crowd outside Philly bar; 4 critically wounded
Four of the wounded were in critical condition and three were stable, news outlets reported. A person of interest was in custody.
5 years ago
To stop Philly gun violence, officials should put their money where their mouth is, protesters say
“We are robbing our children of a childhood,” said an organizer of Friday’s rally at City Hall.
5 years ago
When yellow fever ravaged Philadelphia, Black residents were asked for help. Then they died.
During the early stages of the 18th century epidemic, doctors believed African Americans were immune.
5 years ago
Video shows assault on Asian American worker outside Philadelphia shop
A viral video depicting an Asian American shop worker in Philadelphia being assaulted is sparking outrage.
5 years ago
Local congregations more prepared for second pandemic Passover than first
“There's a lot in the Passover Seder that has to do with rebirth and starting again. It kind of feels that this year will feel much more like that.”
5 years ago
Listen 1:26‘I do not feel safe’: Over 300 rally in Chinatown against anti-Asian violence, harassment
The rally and march were held to honor the 8 victims of last week’s shooting in the Atlanta area and support the city’s own Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.
5 years ago
Philly Style Bagels expands, bringing ‘best in America’ bagels to Old City
The original Fishtown location is also now back in business.
5 years ago
The Township Council unanimously repealed a homophobic 1987 ordinance after community members brought it to their attention.
5 years ago
‘Be a better listener’: Philly business owners share their pandemic lessons
The pandemic forced business owners that have had the same routines for years to reexamine their values and priorities.
5 years ago
Listen 5:42‘Mad or nah?’: Philly residents react to recent violence at SEPTA stations
Tamara Russell hit the streets to talk to Philadelphians about SEPTA and their perceptions of safety within the transit system.
5 years ago
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