
Race & Ethnicity
New Philly conference aims to draw communities of color to the city’s tech sector
Philadelphia's first Project NorthStar conference will run Oct. 3 to Oct. 5.
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Listen 3:37"If we're going to talk about poverty, we have to address racial disparities."
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Reports: Stationing police in Philly schools costly, causes trauma for students of color
Some parents of kids in city schools firmly in favor of the police presence.
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Listen 2:58African-American leaders call for cease-fire on Philadelphia streets
Group organizers push for stronger community ties to help bring an end to the rampant gunfire that claims victims almost daily.
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Cotton as muse at the African American Museum
Artist John Dowell mixes personal memory and American history in his surreal vision of cotton, now at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
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Guest: Dolly Chugh We are all biased — so social scientists tell us. Even the most well-intentioned ...
Air Date: September 14, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 48:57Philly hospital finds depression treatment stops memory loss in African-Americans
Therapists treating depression use the method involving intentional goal setting to increase cognitive, social and physical activity.
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Listen 2:10Girard College celebrates the 50th anniversary of its integration
Girard College celebrated 50 years of being open to students of color Tuesday by honoring the school’s first black and Asian-American students.
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Serena Williams’ treatment resonates among black women
When Serena Williams told the umpire at the U.S. Open final that he owed her an apology and then she got penalized for her words, Breea Willingham could relate.
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Philly NAACP chapter accuses SEPTA of ‘toxic’ work culture
At a press conference Sunday, some employees said racism played a role in their alleged mistreatment.
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‘Low IQ,’ ‘SPECTACULAR,’ ‘dog’: How Trump tweets about African-Americans
NPR examined Trump's Twitter feed between and June 1 and Labor Day. It provided a snapshot of a president who directs venomous tirades at black public figures who bash him
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Carlisle Indian school legacy presents a conflicted point-of-view
For Native Americans, the school has become a symbol of intergenerational trauma, but also a testament to the strength, spirit and resilience of their cultures.
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Guests: Jeffrey Rosen, Adam Serwer, Tyler Tynes We’re going to delve into some of the biggest stories of the la ...
Air Date: September 7, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Pennsylvania GOP official resigns over racist Facebook posts
A Pennsylvania Republican official who referred to black NFL players who kneel during the national anthem as "baboons" in a Facebook post has resigned.
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The nearly forgotten history of basketball HOF inductee Ora Washington
The first time Ora Washington made it into a hall of fame, all did not go according to plan.
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