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Race & Ethnicity
Pennsylvania made some key changes to state contracting to increase participation from minority-owned businesses under the Shapiro-Davis administration.
18 hours ago
Dr. Ala Stanford’s memoir, actor Ed Helms on 1970s FBI scandal
We talk about Dr. Stanford’s North Philly childhood, the barriers she broke to become a pediatric surgeon and her new memoir. Plus, Helms talks talks about a 1971FBI heist.
Air Date: August 29, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 53:11Biracial identity and belonging
What are you? That's a question people of mixed race hear all the time. Today we talk with a trio of guests about their biracial identity and belonging.
Air Date: August 23, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:55Philly’s Black Business Expo retailers offer regional economy ‘vibe check.’ They are struggling.
Philadelphia-area small businesses say customer demand is lower this year, but there was no shortage of optimism at the Black Business Expo.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:14How to say ‘Kamala’ — and why it makes a difference
As Harris has risen up in the political world, the name Kamala is getting more airtime — and more attention from her political opponents, who often pronounce it incorrectly.
2 weeks ago
Due diligence: Pa. Hispanic voters shift heavy to Harris following Biden’s exit
A new poll says that 49% of Hispanic Pennsylvanians plan to vote for Harris, a 10 percentage point jump over Biden earlier this year.
2 weeks ago
Listen 4:16Fiesta Latina celebrates the cultural heritage of New Jersey’s Latino Community
A celebration of Latino heritage is planned in Mercer County next month at the County Park Festival Grounds.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:08Leaders of the movement that protested Biden on Israel express some hope in Kamala Harris
Opposing President Biden’s policy toward Israel’s war in Gaza, hundreds of thousands of voters cast “uncommitted” ballots in Democratic presidential primaries this year.
3 weeks ago
Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia celebrates Obon
Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia is hosting two Obon lantern floating ceremonies.
3 weeks ago
Listen 0:54Donald Trump falsely suggests Kamala Harris misled voters about her race
Trump's appearance before the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago quickly turned hostile.
1 month ago
Philly’s Freedom Schools Literacy Academy wants to build a national pipeline of Black teachers
The Freedom Schools Literacy Academy looks to address a gap in diversity among Philadelphia’s teachers.
1 month ago
The exhibition, which features artists with Latin American and Palestinian backgrounds, is on display through Aug. 3.
1 month ago
Listen 1:05‘We were built for this moment’: Black women rally around Kamala Harris
On Sunday night, an estimated 90,000 Black women and allies logged on to Zoom at the same time to support her brand-new presidential campaign.
1 month ago
Antisemitism runs rampant in Philadelphia schools, Jewish group alleges in civil rights complaint
The district has ignored persistent harassment and bullying of Jewish students, some of whom have been forced to drop out, lawyers wrote in the complaint.
1 month ago
Anne Ishii to step down as leader of Philly’s Asian Arts Initiative
Ishii has been executive director for six years and guided the community-focused organization through the pandemic.
1 month ago
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