Race & Ethnicity

Lawmakers held the first congressional hearing in more than 10 years on reparations, spotlighting the debate over whether the U.S. should compensate slave descendants.

Juneteenth organizers are confident they can attract thousands of more people this Saturday to the new West Philly parade route ending at Malcolm X Park.

Princeton High School's production of "Anything Goes" featured racist stereotypes of Asians that sparked a debate about how to handle older plays.

What can a 4-year-old do that would make police pull guns on her pregnant mother?

Many companies require diversity training, but changing people's attitudes and behaviors is challenging. We'll talk about implicit bias, and making inclusive workplaces.

The Philadelphia Midwife Collective has launched a GoFundMe campaign to open a birth center they hope will make inclusive care more accessible.

Black- and minority-owned businesses lose out on the majority of city contracts even though people of color make up the majority of Philadelphia’s population.

We talk about the life of Philadelphia boxing legend Joe Frazier with sports writer Mark Kram Jr., author of "Smokin' Joe."

Current research indicates that children as young as 2 years old show awareness of racial differences and may express racial prejudice by age 4.

Recruitment, workshops, and "challenging" discussions about racism are all part of the effort.

Odunde is 44 years old but the largest street festival in the nation continues to grow as newcomers discover its vibrant charms.

News of the separation comes just days after the release of the Netflix-produced, Ava DuVernay-helmed miniseries When They See Us.

A former professor at the University of Delaware says the refusal to grant her tenure is part of a pattern of discrimination against black women faculty.

Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner is reviewing a database of offensive social media comments posted by city cops to look for evidence of bias.

Her Netflix miniseries When They See Us will be released Friday.