Race & Ethnicity

Day of The Dead is a holiday celebrated in many countries to honor loved ones who have passed away. In Philly, there are many ways you can celebrate.

“Lay-lah Lay-lah,” by artist Ella Ponizovsky Bergelson, uses ancient texts to connect the historic atrocity to a range of communities and underscore a shared humanity.

Bryan and Howard Stevenson contrasted the racial tensions of the present to what they experienced growing up in the 1960s.

The Saturday market is an outdoor bazaar of food, pastries, artwork, vintage items and more from independent, Black-owned businesses. Organizers say it’s just getting started.

Researchers analyzed valuations completed for home purchases and applications to refinance.

In its 25th year, the Philly festival took place Sunday in the face of ongoing ICE operations.

Connecticut’s NAACP leader aims to stabilize operations, finances and community impact for the 110-year-old Wilmington branch.

Lydia Munoz has been helping immigrant families since the 1970s and feels her work is needed more than ever in changing times.

Nina Simone and Amy Winehouse are source material for two shows that touch on race, identity, sobriety and more.

The former Black Panther member, who was convicted of the 1981 murder of a white Philadelphia police officer, says corrections officials have wrongly delayed the procedure.

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.

A Pennsylvania court ruled former Mayor Kenney lacked authority to rename the holiday. What comes next?

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.

The event features Latino performers, games and activities for children and a dozen food trucks offering Latino and Hispanic cuisine.

The Sunday event serves as a celebration of the city’s Latino community — and a warmup for World Cup 2026.