Race & Ethnicity
Washington NFL team dropping ‘Redskins’ name after 87 years
The team said it is "retiring" the name and logo and that Snyder and coach Ron Rivera are working closely to develop a new name and design.
6 years ago
Why Free Library workers are calling for their director to resign
Allegations of discrimination have been piling up for years.
6 years ago
Students, teachers march for racial equity reform in Philly schools
Demands include school-based racial and bias training, funding of restorative justice and trauma response practices, and equitable hiring practices.
6 years ago
The racial justice reckoning over sports team names is spreading
In the wake of George Floyd's killing, Confederate monuments have fallen, companies have scrubbed racist imagery from labels, and now, pro sports team names are under review.
6 years ago
Channeling protest energy, a Delco street fair highlights Black business owners
Building on calls for racial justice, a teen in Media worked with local organizations to connect people with Black-owned businesses in the region.
6 years ago
When the police watch your family picnic, none of the options are good
Black Philadelphians shouldn’t have to choose between having a “good day” and addressing racism.
6 years ago
As Washington reviews its NFL team name, what will Neshaminy schools do?
Years into a tense, costly legal fight, the school district doesn’t have plans to scrap its team name, even as other Pa. schools grapple with the issue.
6 years ago
Reparations would help cities. Now is the time for urbanists to advocate for them.
It’s time for cities to take a reparative framework that addresses impacts of past harm.
6 years ago
Alumni join the call to increase Black and Latinx enrollment and foster anti-racist culture at the selective high school.
6 years ago
Facebook civil rights audit: ‘Serious setbacks’ mar progress
The audit recommends building a “civil rights infrastructure” into every aspect of the company, as well as a “stronger interpretation” of existing voter suppression policies.
6 years ago
PAFA stands by CEO and vows reforms after Black Lives Matter tensions go public
The academy is also reviewing its political speech and affiliation policy following a petition signing.
6 years ago
Why U.S. schools are still segregated — and one idea to help change that
A nonprofit that investigates school funding inequities found that predominantly white school districts get collectively $23 billion more per year than nonwhite districts.
6 years ago
Historic portraits of ‘outstanding’ Black Americans featured in new online exhibit
Pieces from a 1940s collection of portraits showcasing prominent Black Americans are back on virtual display in a new exhibition by the Pearl S. Buck House.
6 years ago
Listen 2:08Say her name: How the fight for racial justice can be more inclusive of Black women
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Kimberlé Crenshaw, co-founder of the Say Her Name campaign, about how the Black Lives Matter movement can be more inclusive of Black women.
6 years ago
Black therapist on mental health for POC in this historic moment
"What I've been able to do is relate to my clients when they are experiencing the systemic oppression and racism that weighs on all of our shoulders. I understand."
Air Date: July 7, 2020
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