
Race & Ethnicity
Black private school alumni say they’ve reached ‘breaking point,’ demand change
Driven by social media posts detailing racism at elite schools in the Philly area, Black alumni say they want major changes.
5 years ago
Philly Black Radical Collective makes demands far beyond defund the police
The Philadelphia Black Radical Collective lists 13 demands, and plans to stage acts of rebellion for each one.
5 years ago
I’m a Black woman living in a mostly white Philly neighborhood — on my own terms.
I’m a Black woman living in a mostly white Philly neighborhood during the pandemic and civic unrest. I won’t tone myself down to make you more comfortable.
5 years ago
Philly’s Taney Dragons to drop the controversial name, a reminder of the Dred Scott decision
The Taney Youth Baseball Association is expected to have an “inclusive, non-divisive” name by early fall.
5 years ago
Delaware Chamber of Commerce members get a lesson in how to improve diversity and create a more inclusive work culture
5 years ago
Black Lives Matter movement inspires Philly students’ writing
Students and teachers participate in a 15-year-old program called Writers Matter that encourages teens to use their voice.
5 years ago
The imposing shell of the shuttered safety-net facility has become a symbol of inequity in health care amid a pandemic that has hit Philly's Black population especially hard.
5 years ago
New Jersey seeks to oust officer in Floyd reenactment video
Officer was videotaped with a group of white people in Franklin Township who mockingly reenacted George Floyd's death.
5 years ago
5 concrete ways employers can uplift Philadelphia’s Black workforce
Examine your hiring practices, deepen community engagement and commit to providing support.
5 years ago
White urbanists: let’s use our privilege to advocate for anti-racist design
Urban anthropologist Katrina Johnston-Zimmerman argues that in order for cities to be “human-centered,” white urbanists need to actively be anti-racist.
5 years ago
Where should Marconi Plaza’s Columbus statue go? Philly officials taking suggestions
In recent weeks, the Christopher Columbus statue has been the site of confrontations. Philly officials seek to remove the statue and they want to hear from residents.
5 years ago
3 men indicted on murder charges in killing of Ahmaud Arbery
A Glynn County grand jury has indicted Travis McMichael, Greg McMichael and William “Roddie” Bryan Jr. on charges including malice and felony murder.
5 years ago
Two of Philly’s unique Black history institutions are fundraising to survive
The Colored Girls Museum and the Paul Robeson House have joined forces to raise $100,000.
5 years ago
Police officer involved in Breonna Taylor shooting fired
The no-knock search warrant that allows police to enter without first announcing their presence was recently banned by Louisville’s Metro Council.
5 years ago
Black bird watchers draw attention to racial issues outdoors
The Amy Cooper video in Central Park has brought attention to how the great outdoors can be far from great for Black people.
5 years ago