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The shame of my father’s racism
It took me years to talk about the racism perpetuated by my father in public settings. I was ashamed and embarrassed by him most of my early life.
8 years ago
Valuing experiences part of the the theme of ‘Courageous Conversations’ on race
Tonight, WHYY — in conjunction with WURD, the American Bible Society, and Philadelphia Media Network — will host “ ...
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Betrayal in romantic relationships hurts, but it can cause psychological trauma – with long-lasting consequences. In their w ...
Air Date: May 8, 2017
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Shakespeare on the Couch: Hamlet
Dr. Dan Gottlieb returns as therapist to the complex characters of Shakespeare’s plays. Hamlet is the most studied, most p ...
Air Date: May 8, 2017
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Exploring the past, future of Philly neighborhoods during annual Jane’s Walk
In the spirit of Pennsylvania-born author and urbanist Jane Jacobs, Philadelphians took to the streets of University City Friday to surve ...
8 years ago
See inside New Jersey’s hidden Hindenburg museum
It sounds like fantasy; an enormous, luxurious airship, filled with one of the most world’s flammable gases, shuttling the super-rich a ...
8 years ago
Villanova women, Jamaican runners win big at Penn Relays
The Villanova women earned top honors in the 4-by-1500-meter race at the Penn Relays, officially known as the Penn Relay Carnival, which ...
8 years ago
Philadelphia Eagles help puppies get adopted
Fourteen puppies were adopted at Morris Animal Refuge in South Philadelphia during a “Puppy Bowl Draft” that featured players ...
8 years ago
In South Jersey, a familiar fight to save a historic African-American cemetery
Many cemeteries boast residents whose fame followed them into the afterlife, making their gravesites a point of pilgrimage for those stil ...
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Chinese Lantern Festival takes shape in Franklin Square
The army of workers assembling the Chinese Lantern Festival in Franklin Square put the finishing touches on the the festival’s sign ...
8 years ago
Ocean City saves dog beach from closing
Ocean City, New Jersey, will soon collect trash — let’s face it, mostly dog waste — from the parking lot of the popular dog be ...
8 years ago
3 steps to releasing your inner activist — reflections on the Women’s March on Philadelphia
The state of activism in Philadelphia, and indeed throughout the United States and the world, is evolving. Reacting to the fears many mar ...
8 years ago
Julia Arrives on Sesame Street
Sesame Street has welcomed a new resident – a Muppet named Julia who has autism. In their weekly conver ...
Air Date: April 17, 2017
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Philly Cherry Blossom Festival ends with a picture-perfect day
Thousands visited Fairmount Park Sunday to celebrate spring and to enjoy iconic elements of the Japanese culture. On the 20th anni ...
8 years ago
Brujo’s departure an artistic loss for Philadelphia
As one of the 11 million immigrants who came to this country illegally, he has grown weary of the endless threat of deportation, a risk that's skyrocketed under Donald Trump.
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