
Race & Ethnicity
Immigrants drive growth in Philly, new report shows
A new report explores how immigration shapes Philadelphia’s population, economy and community. WHYY and the Welcoming Center are hosting a Sept.18 forum to discuss the data.
7 hours ago
Court reinstates Columbus Day, but all agree there should be an Indigenous Peoples Day
A Pennsylvania court ruled former Mayor Kenney lacked authority to rename the holiday. What comes next?
7 days ago
Activists are concerned that the New Jersey NAACP State Conference entered amicus briefs on behalf of Norcross and his enterprise without the national office’s permission.
1 week ago
Listen 3:44The event features Latino performers, games and activities for children and a dozen food trucks offering Latino and Hispanic cuisine.
2 weeks ago
Fiesta Futbolera returns to Ninth Street with expanded lineup this weekend
The Sunday event serves as a celebration of the city’s Latino community — and a warmup for World Cup 2026.
2 weeks ago
Bristol archive initiative is documenting the history of the borough’s Puerto Rican community
Joel Berrocal, executive director of the National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce, is teaming up with Grundy Library to collect stories from Bristol’s Puerto Rican community.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:52Una charla comunitaria en Wilmington enseñó a las familias latinas cómo preservar las tradiciones mientras toman decisiones alimentarias más saludables e informadas.
2 weeks ago
Los niños del sur de Delaware están aprendiendo sobre el orgullo cultural, el espíritu emprendedor, la comida y la belleza de sus raíces latinas.
2 weeks ago
Columnist Helen Ubiñas: My Philadelphia Inquirer farewell
Helen's initial 'Philly Shrug' column garnered major attention - but she continued to show up for victims of gun violence. She's leaving the Inquirer, but not journalism.
Air Date: August 8, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 18:10Organizers said they are concerned that the White House is trying to whitewash history ahead of semiquincentennial celebrations next year.
4 weeks ago
Mural Arts, Phillies honor legend Dick Allen with new mural in South Philadelphia
Family members, former teammates and elected officials remembered Allen’s achievements in the face of racism.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:08Community-led diabetes programs in Cumberland County are closing gaps in care for Latino residents with education, support and prevention.
4 weeks ago
The bronze likeness of Sadie Alexander will be installed not far from where former Mayor Frank Rizzo’s statue used to be, before it was taken down.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:29Kids in southern Delaware are learning cultural pride, entrepreneurship, foods and the beauty of their Latino roots.
1 month ago
Listen 1:31Black leaders in New Jersey host second gathering to discuss policy solutions for residents
Hundreds attended the meeting in Long Branch on Saturday night. Some said organizers need better outreach to attract younger attendees.
1 month ago