
Race & Ethnicity
Pa. charter school leader ousted after criticizing George Floyd protestors
The head of an influential Pennsylvania charter school advocacy group was ousted after criticizing the ongoing civil rights protests on social media.
5 years ago
Temple reviewing students’ offensive social media posts, will not comment on discipline
“I hate to think that I did that,” said one incoming freshman, apologizing for old Snapchats.
5 years ago
DC paints huge Black Lives Matter mural near White House
“The section of 16th street in front of the White House is now officially ‘Black Lives Matter Plaza,’” Bowser tweeted. A sign was put up to mark the change.
5 years ago
Witness: Floyd didn’t resist arrest, tried to defuse things
A man who was with George Floyd on the night he died said his friend did not resist arrest and instead tried to defuse the situation before he ended up handcuffed.
5 years ago
Gov. Murphy nominates first Black woman justice to N.J. Supreme Court
Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver emphasized the significance of Pierre-Louis’ accomplishments, saying, “Today there is more glass on the floor.”
5 years ago
As the nation chants her name, Breonna Taylor’s family grieves a life ‘robbed’
Breonna Taylor's family and friends mourn her death — and process what it means for her to become a national symbol.
5 years ago
The statue is gone but there will always be another Rizzo
In truth, broad systemic change is needed to save Black lives from the twin scourges of racism and police brutality.
5 years ago
The Impact of Police Violence on Health
The killing of George Floyd by police officers in Minneapolis has sparked another wave of national outrage over police brutality and viol ...
Air Date: June 5, 2020
Listen 48:58Race, ethnicity data to be required with coronavirus tests in U.S.
The federal government says that as of Aug. 1, laboratories must include detailed demographic data when reporting test results in order to help fight the pandemic nationally.
5 years ago
The future of small businesses as the country reopens
How are businesses going to navigate reopening during a health pandemic and national civic unrest?
Air Date: June 5, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:58Hundreds rally in Montco to demand Commissioner Joe Gale’s resignation
In social media posts earlier this week, the Republican official referred to Black Lives Matter as a radical left-wing hate group.
5 years ago
Police allowed Fishtown mob to threaten neighbors who want answers
A group of white men carrying baseball bats assaulted at least three people in Fishtown. Why did police allow them to assemble past curfew while telling protesters go home?
Air Date: June 4, 2020
Listen 15:498:46: A number becomes a potent symbol of police brutality
The time span is how long prosecutors say George Floyd was pinned to the ground under a white Minneapolis police officer's knee before he died.
5 years ago
New Philly committee will examine systemic racism and root causes of poverty, mayor vows
Members include youth, clergy and other community leaders.
5 years ago
‘We can do better’ on diversity, says University of Delaware president
UDel President Dennis Assanis says all students will have to take mandatory training as part of an effort to improve diversity and inclusion at the state’s largest university.
5 years ago