Race & Ethnicity
Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebrated with an eye on the election
The holiday will feature a wide array of events geared toward Native voter mobilization and outreach amid a strong recognition of the power of their votes.
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The Old City museum showcased Native American history, art and culture ahead of Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday.
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Former Eagles star expands ‘Next Man Up’ mentorship program to second Philly school
From classrooms to communities: Rodney McLeod's mentorship program inspires growth and success in Philadelphia’s youth.
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Listen 1:04Photo essay: YèShì Chinatown Night Market dazzles thousands of people through art, food and dance
Through 10th and Race streets, Chinatown residents, restaurants and artists gave visitors an escape from the everyday experiences of Philadelphia.
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Listen 1:01The weekend-long event put a spotlight on Latino literature for Hispanic Heritage Month. “These fairs are an act of resistance and cultural reaffirmation,” one author said.
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Oct. 7 fundraiser supporting IDF and Hillel draws hundreds in Kensington
On the anniversary of Oct. 7, a Philadelphia event focused on raising funds for the Israeli Defense Forces and campus Hillel groups drew 450 guests.
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What polling shows about Black voters’ views of Harris and Trump
Black voters have a somewhat or very favorable view of Kamala Harris, with few differences between Black men and women voters on how they view the Democratic candidate.
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America Ferrera rallied Philly Latino voters for Harris
The actress from “Superstore” and “Barbie” said Latinos can make the difference on Election Day.
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Listen 1:19Although both candidates in Pennsylvania's race for U.S. Senate have reiterated support for Israel, McCormick has attacked Casey and Democrats for "weak" leadership.
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Vigil at LOVE Park honors Palestinian lives lost in Israel-Hamas war
Families for Ceasefire Philly organized the vigil in front of the LOVE statue, where mourners hung a sign with the words “Gaza."
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“The Moment the Music Stood Still” is a traveling exhibition of artifacts collected from the destroyed Nova Music Festival.
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CAIR exploring legal action following arrest of Muslim woman in Philadelphia
CAIR held a press conference Wednesday announcing possible legal action against both the Philadelphia and Temple Police Departments.
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Penn imposes 1-year suspension on law professor over comments on race
The school says its suspension at half-pay and other sanctions on Amy Wax is over her comments about race in recent years. She will also lose her named chair and summer pay.
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Gov. John Carney signed legislation codifying the Hispanic Commission and creating an Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission to enhance diversity and representation.
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