
Race & Ethnicity
Trump’s reaction to NFL protests shows who should really be fired
Each time I think of Donald Trump’s remarks about black professional football players kneeling in protest during the National Anthem, I vacillate between anger and sadness.
8 years ago
Take a knee to protest Trump’s tinpot patriotism
Spewing anew without a clue, Trump presumed this weekend to tell us what is patriotism and what is not. Rest assured, the Founding Fathers shook their heads and took a knee.
8 years ago
Essay: Someone was watching over me on my first traffic stop for driving while black
There has been renewed attention to racial profiling and the epidemic of police brutality. This personal account of racial profiling has become one of many for me.
8 years ago
Alt-right flyers posted throughout three Pennsylvania college campuses
More college campuses in Pennsylvania recently got a visit from a group identified as a white nationalist hate group by the Southern Pove ...
8 years ago
Since when is it a ‘fireable offense’ to knock a president?
There I was yesterday, all set to spoon out a dollop of praise for Trump, who reportedly plans to sign a newly passed congressional resol ...
8 years ago
Philadelphia school district faces discrimination claims
A group of female student athletes have sued the School District of Philadelphia, alleging discrimination against black students interest ...
8 years ago
Philadelphia launching ad campaign to attract African-American visitors
A new effort in Philadelphia is seeking to attract more African-American tourists to the city by tapping new and conventional media.  ...
8 years ago
Union leader’s racist comment makes him a bad rep for Philly police
Last week John McNesby provided a disturbing display of racism, which reflected very poorly on the officers he represents.
8 years ago
Several African-American cops allege racism, corruption in Philly police unit
A group of African-American cops wants the Philadelphia Police Department to investigate allegations of racial discrimination and corrupt ...
8 years ago
At YallaPunk Festival, young Arab Americans throw off stereotypes
Rana Fayez conceived of the YallaPunk Festival after a frustrating interaction with another m ...
8 years ago
Local youth poet honored for work exploring African and African-American identity
So how does a local kid become one of the nation’s top youth poets? In Juliet Lubwama’s case, the journey started with ...
8 years ago
Inclusive admission won’t hurt white students, but it will make your university better
Students of color have earned the right to be on any campus they set foot on, and their colleges and universities are better off for having them.
8 years ago
Part Two: Ontario celebrates diversity, but still works to close achievement gaps
Part two of our Ontario series
8 years ago
Part Three: How one Berlin school integrated by segregating
Part Three of our Berlin series
8 years ago
New Castle County playground is latest area hit with racist graffiti
New Castle County police officers want to know who would spread hate at a children’s playground with racist graffiti. On Thu ...
8 years ago