Race & Ethnicity

Amid a health crisis that’s disproportionately ravaging African-American communities, the Black church is busy, even if its pews are empty.

Rumors that the virus originated in China has placed undue stigma on Chinese Americans and other Americans of Asian descent, writes Rob Buscher.

This week; the battle to save PA colleges and universities, fighting anti-asian discrimination in Philadelphia, and how the Phillies are helping track the spread of COVID-19.

As data emerges on the spectrum of symptoms caused by COVID-19, it's clear that people with chronic health conditions are being hit harder.

Black Philadelphians are disproportionately dying of coronavirus. Now, a group of Black doctors is trying to bring tests to their neighborhoods.

Organizations that serve Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in the Philly region want to connect 10,000 households in Pa. to resources.

Black and Mobile is an online delivery service that caters to Black-owned restaurants. The coronavirus shutdown has increased demand for its service.

Experts argue long-standing, long-known health problems like diabetes and lack of access to doctors in Black and Hispanic communities increase susceptibility to COVID-19.

The “save-the-most-lives” approach will exacerbate the already-existing health care inequalities, argues Dr. Hannah McLane, an occupational medicine physician.

New data released by the city shows Black Philadelphians made up 39% of 78 deaths resulting from COVID-19. White Philadelphians comprised another 29%.

Asians, Jews and other immigrants face a surge of harassment and violence as false, discriminatory rhetoric is used to describe coronavirus’ spread.

Latinx workers and businesses are projected to be disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. A Philly group wants to help by helping you eat well.

Democratic lawmakers are calling out an apparent lack of racial data that they say is needed to monitor and address disparities.

The Trump administration is poised to weaken a civil rights-era law meant to guard against discriminatory lending.

We examine the steps states and the federal government are taking to ensure safe and secure elections as the coronavirus continues to spread.