Black Lives Matter

The needs of Black women and girls have become a focus of philanthropic efforts as major donors seek to narrow a racial wealth gap and address chronic funding disparities.

“Morning Edition” host Jennifer Lynn speaks with State Rep. Joanna McClinton, a Pa. Legislative Black Caucus member, about the Chauvin verdict.

Authorities wouldn't provide details of the shooting but an eyewitness said that Andrew Brown Jr. was shot while trying to drive away.

Activists see the Chauvin verdict as fuel for radical change, including police accountability. That could mean renewed attention for some police killings in Philly.

Where are they now, and who is responsible for them? No one seems to know

Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn talks with Chris Norris, WHYY’s Managing Editor for Community Engagement, about the Chauvin verdict.

Derek Chauvin is scheduled to be sentenced in June. Later this summer, his three fellow former officers are slated to go on trial for aiding and abetting murder.

Social workers, medical workers, former police officers, and crisis response professionals on the new PPD dispatch flowchart.

The Justice Department is already investigating whether Chauvin and the other officers involved in Floyd's death violated his civil rights.

Ma'Khia Bryant felt she was in danger and called Columbus police, according to her aunt. But when officers arrived at her home on Tuesday afternoon, the girl ended up dead.

Across the country, jubilation and relief broke out at the guilty verdict for the former Minneapolis police officer.

Black Philly area therapists say whatever you’re feeling and have felt this past year in relation to the killing of George Floyd, it’s the right response.

In the place now known as George Floyd Square, a spot that millions around the world have seen in videos shot by bystanders during Floyd's arrest, there was relief.

Elected officials emphasized that more work remains to be done.

Philly area residents reacted with relief, joy, and some sadness after a Minnesota jury found former police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of murdering George Floyd.