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Stigma, cost, and lack of access mean fewer mental health resources for Black men
Quality care is critical right now, therapists said, as Black men absorb both the effects of the pandemic and the impact of racism and police brutality.
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Listen 1:34What can and can’t you do during Philly’s overnight curfew?
The rules are slightly different from last spring.
5 years ago
‘2 people with a gun should not be leading a response’: Philly Council calls for police reform
City Councilmembers said that legislative measures long in the works would advance reform efforts in the wake of Wallace’s death by police gunfire.
5 years ago
Wallace killing is ‘Minneapolis all over again’ for West Philly, says Black Clergy president
Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn talks with Rev. Robert Collier about how West Philly is also hurting from the police shooting death of Walter Wallace Jr.
5 years ago
Listen 6:36Philly issues citywide curfew; PPD to release 911 call, bodycam footage of Wallace killing
The curfew will go into effect Wednesday at 9 p.m. and will be in place through 6 a.m. Thursday.
5 years ago
For Camden tenants already living in scary conditions, fatal fire is final insult
The three-alarm fire claimed the lives of Roberto Romero and Luis Silva. For Cra-West residents, the fire also exposed living conditions that made them feel unsafe.
5 years ago
Stuck-at-home moms: The pandemic’s devastating toll on women
Women have made great strides. But the uncomfortable truth is that in their homes, they're still fitting into stereotypical roles of doing the bulk of housework and parenting.
5 years ago
A parade of promises at West Philly community meeting, and Walter Wallace’s family walks out
“We are not at war,” said the police commissioner, a day after two officers shot and killed a Black man.
5 years ago
Grieving Walter Wallace Jr. and seeking justice, West Philly wonders what’s next
West Philadelphians described their own efforts to de-escalate conflicts and heal their community as they mourned the police shooting of Walter Wallace Jr.
5 years ago
Listen 1:06Day-after protests of Wallace killing repeat calls for respect for Black lives
The shooting, captured on video, has prompted outrage and disbelief among neighbors and West Philadelphia residents.
5 years ago
Lawyer: Lack of Philly PD mental health training contributed to Wallace’s death
Instead of de-escalating a situation in which an ambulance was sought, officers who arrived escalated it, said the attorney representing Wallace’s family.
5 years ago
Pittsburgh writers look back on Tree of Life shooting in new book
“Bound in the Bond of Life: Pittsburgh Writers Reflect on the Tree of Life Tragedy” (University of Pittsburgh Press) features essays by two dozen writers.
5 years ago
Still hampered by coronavirus, US casinos want aid in recovering
While 90% of casinos have reopened, they are operating at restricted levels to try to slow the spread of the virus, and additional aid is needed for casinos and their workers.
5 years ago
Warmdaddy’s will return, bringing its soul food and live music to North Broad
The Bynum brothers restaurant will get a makeover as it slides into the former Green Soul.
5 years ago
Everything we know about the police killing of West Philly’s Walter Wallace Jr.
The 27-year-old was shot dead in front of his mother and neighbors.
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