Race & Ethnicity
The women say their common identity is helping cut through red tape and make way for real change.
4 years ago
When bias is coded into our technology
Facial recognition systems from large tech companies often incorrectly classify black women as male, including Michelle Obama, Serena Williams and Sojourner Truth.
4 years ago
Last member of MOVE freed on parole in death of officer
The last jailed member of the radical group MOVE was released from prison Friday, according to an attorney who represented the members in their parole appeals.
4 years ago
‘Cancel culture’ in Coal Country: Two Trump-voting brothers on a mission to fight racism
After experiencing overtly racist behavior by a quasi-public official, two brothers are on a crusade for accountability. Will anyone in their community care?
4 years ago
Listen 7:56David Zucchino's book "Wilmington's Lie" tells the little-known history of the white supremacist riot and coup of 1898 in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Air Date: February 4, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:59A classic you’ve never heard of: Angelina Weld Grimké’s ‘Rachel’ revived at the Sedgwick Theater
In 1916, Angelina Weld Grimké’s “Rachel” was anti-racist propaganda. Now Quintessence says it’s a great American drama.
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Listen 1:58A code switch playlist for Black History Month
Black History Month is here, and it's the perfect time to listen to Code Switch! We've got episodes all about the hidden heroes and buried history of black America.
4 years ago
‘Harriet’ screening in Philly for free in honor of Black History Month
‘Harriet’ distributor Focus Features is partnering with movie theater chain Regal Cinemas to offer two free screenings of the Oscar-nominated film nationwide.
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“Not only do we believe black teachers are important for black students, they are good for every student."
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Seven African Americans who appeared on the New York Times’ Best Sellers list will present their work at the African American Children’s Book Fair.
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Mummers leadership meet with City Council members over use of blackface
Mummers leadership appears on board with supporting a proposal floated in City Council that would ban members who take to the streets wearing blackface in the annual parade.
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We talk to the creative team behind the new play "My General Tubman" about Harriet Tubman's life and her continuing significance.
Air Date: January 28, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:59‘New Kid’ and ‘The Undefeated’ win Caldecott and Newbery medals in Philly
African American writers and illustrators took the top Newbery and Caldecott awards at the annual library conference.
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Listen 1:22With a ceremonial mortgage burning, the Paul Robeson House marks its next chapter
With the debt burden lifted, the West Philadelphia Cultural Alliance is one step closer to adding programming to attract younger people to the house and museum.
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“The majority of this is not being spent on the type of laser-focused programs that are shown to work,” Rhynhart said. “This is why we thought that transparency was needed.”
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