The Philadelphia Experiment

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.

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.

The legality of a supervised injection site isn’t the only thing at stake. This is about far more than the law.

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.