Race & Ethnicity
Why Ireland is one of the most pro-Palestinian nations in the world
Many Irish people say British occupation, as well as their own sectarian conflict and 19th century famine, gives them empathy with the Palestinian struggle.
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Usher, Fantasia Barrino, ‘Color Purple’ honored at 55th NAACP Image Awards
Earlier in the ceremony, Usher was honored with the President’s Award for the singer’s public service achievements through his New Look Foundation.
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Downtown Philadelphia street banners honor a historically Black ‘city within a city’
Artist Xenobia Bailey’s “Radical Black Elite” spotlights the civic strength of 18th- and 19th-century Black residents in Philadelphia.
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The first Black pilot of a commercial airline has died at 89
Announcing Capt. David E. Harris' death, American Airlines's CEO called him a "trailblazer."
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NAACP urges Black athletes to avoid Florida public universities over anti-DEI policies
The storied civil rights organization accused Gov. Ron DeSantis of having "waged war on Black America."
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Muslims prepare for a more somber Ramadan due to the Israel-Hamas war
The Israel-Hamas war is leaving many Muslims in the U.S. feeling unable to truly celebrate.
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Group representing Black Muslims wants to be heard nationally
The suburban Philadelphia based group said they have formed their organization so that their voices are heard by President Joe Biden and other elected officials.
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Listen 1:08New Jersey sees spike in incidents of bias in 2023
The number of incidents recorded is the highest the state has seen since record keeping began about 30 years ago.
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Pa. trooper charged at Philly LGBTQ+ leader as she recorded traffic stop, lawyers say
The arrest made national headlines over the weekend and has prompted questions over the car stop and use of force.
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Listen 1:12Little Free(dom) Library initiative extends through March celebrating Women’s History Month
The program aims to distribute 1,500 fiction and nonfiction books in the face of continued book bans across the country.
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Attorney General Garland tells Alabama’s Bloody Sunday service that voting rights are under attack
Vice President Kamala Harris and Attorney General Merrick Garland are among those marking the 59th anniversary of Bloody Sunday in Selma, Alabama.
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$1 million in grants awarded to Philly-based artists of color and BIPOC-led arts organizations
Thirty-nine grants from Philadelphia’s Cultural Treasures program will fund work for local BIPOC artists and provide aid to local organizations.
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Listen 1:06As the first Black principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre, Copeland shared her insights for young dancers hoping to follow in her footsteps.
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Listen 1:25Racial homeownership gap persists in Philly metro, analysis finds
The finding suggests the metro’s racial homeownership gap is the result of systemic roadblocks that go beyond income, according to a report released last week.
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Listen 1:27Collages at Philly’s Print Center reimagine race and portraiture
Artist Gary Burnley in the Print Center’s 98th annual competition mashes Black and white portraits into the same image.
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