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La Universidad de Delaware
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La Universidad de Delaware ha restaurado su sitio web de investigación antirracista. Ahora, los estudiantes denuncian que la libertad académica y la confianza se vieron socavadas.

Los líderes universitarios dicen que eliminar la investigación antirracista durante meses fue un error. Estudiantes e investigadores afirman que esto erosionó la libertad.

1 day ago

A sculpture, uniquely painted by artist Malachi Floyd
Community
Billy Penn

Historic slavery protest celebrated as Philly’s ‘52 Weeks of Firsts’ closes out February

The last “Firstival” during Black History Month will balance respectful remembrance with a celebration of activists, past and present, who fought to end slavery.

6 days ago

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker spoke
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Mayor Parker defends her governing style in passionate Black History Month speech

Mayor Cherelle Parker said she hides her “love” for immigrants and vulnerable residents to protect federal funding.

1 week ago

The Philadelphia Suns in the street in Chinatown
Community

Philadelphia’s Chinatown brought ‘big fire energy’ to Lunar New Year Parade just hours ahead of forecasted blizzard

Before the rain turned to snow Sunday, thousands packed Philly’s Chinatown for the parade celebrating the Year of the Horse.

2 weeks ago

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Full classroom for one of the many lectures that took place at the BlackPrint 20 summit (Eric Nixon/WHYY)
Education

Philly education summit marks 20 years of Black history in public schools

The two-day gathering emphasized sustaining Black history education throughout the school year and beyond the classroom.

2 weeks ago

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Workers are hanging the panels back up on the wall
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Studio 2 Extra: Nikole Hannah-Jones on erasing Black history and civil rights

With the slavery exhibit back at Philadelphia’s President’s House, we spoke with Pulitzer winner Nikole Hannah-Jones on why this fight is about more than erased history.

Air Date: February 20, 2026 12:00 pm

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language in the Treaty of Fort Pitt
Community

How Native Americans came to Philadelphia in 1776 to navigate the American Revolution and almost won statehood

Chief White Eyes toggled between British and American leadership to secure land for the Lenape.

2 weeks ago

Listen 3:38
A sign welcomes at the University of Delaware campus
Education

University of Delaware has restored its anti-racism research website. Now students say academic freedom and trust were undermined

University leaders say removing the anti-racism research for months was a mistake. Students and researchers say it eroded academic freedom and institutional trust.

2 weeks ago

Listen 2:34
Philadelphia City Hall
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia City Council considers Office of Freedmen Affairs to guide possible reparations efforts

The Office of Freedmen Affairs would guide potential reparations efforts for descendants of enslaved people, including scholarships and tax relief benefits.

2 weeks ago

Listen 1:09
SEPTA officials and local leaders gathered to celebrate Caroline LeCount
Community
Billy Penn

SEPTA honors Caroline Rebecca LeCount, a civil rights icon who helped desegregate Philly’s transit system in the 1860s

Caroline Rebecca LeCount fought hard to desegregate Philly’s public transit. More than 150 years later, the agency continues to celebrate her legacy.

2 weeks ago

The Octavius Catto statue at Philadelphia City Hall is coated in snow and ice
Community

In Philly, ‘every day is Black History Month.’ Here’s how the city is celebrating in 2026

As the semiquincentennial nears, Philadelphia’s cultural institutions are examining the country’s founding through the lens of local Black history.

2 weeks ago

two people looking at fabric lion heads
Community

Philadelphia Suns lead Lunar New Year lion dances across the city to celebrate the Year of the Horse

Lion dances are performed to chase away evil spirits and bring good luck in the new year. The nonprofit has several performances planned in the coming days.

3 weeks ago

Smoke rises from the ashes of a West Philadelphia neighborhood, May 4, 1985, the morning after a siege between Philadelphia police and members of the radical group MOVE left 11 people dead and 61 homes destroyed
Education

What some Philadelphia students will learn in the new MOVE bombing curriculum, and what’s not included

The curriculum will discuss the organization's history and the context of the bombing, but not the current controversies surrounding the group.

3 weeks ago

Paintings of Harriet Tubman hang in a museum in New Jersey
Community

How to explore Cape May’s overlooked Black history

From Harriet Tubman’s time in the shore town to Freedom’s Corner and a thriving Black business district, Cape May’s history is worth exploring this Black History Month.

3 weeks ago

Tariq Kanu and Ebony Pullum
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

‘Blues for an Alabama Sky’ is a celebration of Harlem Renaissance and Black resilience

Steeped in appreciation, the Lantern Theater Company’s production begins a monthlong run on Feb. 12.

3 weeks ago

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