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With a name inspired by the First Amendment, 1A explores important issues such as policy, politics, technology, and what connects us across the fissures that divide the country. The program also delves into pop culture, sports, and humor. 1A's goal is to act as a national mirror-taking time to help America look at itself and to ask what it wants to be.
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With a name inspired by the First Amendment, 1A explores important issues such as policy, politics, technology, and what connects us across the fissures that divide the country. The program also delves into pop culture, sports, and humor. 1A's goal is to act as a national mirror-taking time to help America look at itself and to ask what it wants to be.

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Arts & Entertainment

‘Convalescence’ at Philly’s Jefferson Hospital is an immersion into health care inequities

Pepón Osorio’s installation centers on patients of color experiencing traumatic medical crises.

1 year ago

Austin Davis speaks
Politics & Policy

Pa. Lt. Gov. Austin Davis pitches state contracting to Black-owned businesses, touts 30% jump as progress

Pennsylvania made some key changes to state contracting to increase participation from minority-owned businesses under the Shapiro-Davis administration.

1 year ago

Studio 2
Health

Dr. Ala Stanford’s memoir, actor Ed Helms on 1970s FBI scandal

We talk about Dr. Stanford’s North Philly childhood, the barriers she broke to become a pediatric surgeon and her new memoir. Plus, Helms talks talks about a 1971FBI heist.

Air Date: August 29, 2024 12:00 pm

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Kamala Harris
The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane

Biracial identity and belonging

What are you? That's a question people of mixed race hear all the time. Today we talk with a trio of guests about their biracial identity and belonging.

Air Date: August 23, 2024 12:00 pm

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Community

Philly’s Black Business Expo retailers offer regional economy ‘vibe check.’ They are struggling.

Philadelphia-area small businesses say customer demand is lower this year, but there was no shortage of optimism at the Black Business Expo.

1 year ago

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A supporter holds up a sign that reads ''Kamala''
Politics & Policy

How to say ‘Kamala’ — and why it makes a difference

As Harris has risen up in the political world, the name Kamala is getting more airtime — and more attention from her political opponents, who often pronounce it incorrectly.

1 year ago

Vice President Kamala Harris arrives to speak during a campaign rally, July 30, 2024, in Atlanta.
Politics & Policy

Due diligence: Pa. Hispanic voters shift heavy to Harris following Biden’s exit

A new poll says that 49% of Hispanic Pennsylvanians plan to vote for Harris, a 10 percentage point jump over Biden earlier this year.

1 year ago

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A large crowd of people is gathered for 2023's Fiesta Latina in Mercer County, New Jersey
Community

Fiesta Latina celebrates the cultural heritage of New Jersey’s Latino Community

A celebration of Latino heritage is planned in Mercer County next month at the County Park Festival Grounds.

1 year ago

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Japanese paper lanterns float on the water with candles lit inside them
Community

Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia celebrates Obon

Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia is hosting two Obon lantern floating ceremonies.

1 year ago

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Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally, Saturday, July 27, 2024, in St. Cloud, Minn.
Politics & Policy

Donald Trump falsely suggests Kamala Harris misled voters about her race

Trump's appearance before the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago quickly turned hostile.

1 year ago

Tsyon Brown is an apprentice teacher in the Freedom Schools Literacy Academy at Mary McLeod Bethune School in North Philadelphia. (Stephen Williams/WHYY)
Education

Philly’s Freedom Schools Literacy Academy wants to build a national pipeline of Black teachers

The Freedom Schools Literacy Academy looks to address a gap in diversity among Philadelphia’s teachers.

1 year ago

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Arts & Entertainment

‘Shift the paradigm’: An exhibition at Philly’s Imperfect Gallery celebrates immigrant and international voices

The exhibition, which features artists with Latin American and Palestinian backgrounds, is on display through Aug. 3.

1 year ago

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Kamala Harris
Politics & Policy

‘We were built for this moment’: Black women rally around Kamala Harris

On Sunday night, an estimated 90,000 Black women and allies logged on to Zoom at the same time to support her brand-new presidential campaign.

1 year ago

Philadelphia School District building
Education

Antisemitism runs rampant in Philadelphia schools, Jewish group alleges in civil rights complaint

The district has ignored persistent harassment and bullying of Jewish students, some of whom have been forced to drop out, lawyers wrote in the complaint.

1 year ago

Anne Ishii,
Arts & Entertainment

Anne Ishii to step down as leader of Philly’s Asian Arts Initiative

Ishii has been executive director for six years and guided the community-focused organization through the pandemic.

1 year ago

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