Race & Ethnicity
As geek media diversifies, Philly expo celebrates Latino contributions
On Saturday, "Nerdtinos" — or Latino nerds — will converge at the Nerdtino Expo in Philly, the first-ever Latino-focused comic book convention on the East Coast.
6 years ago
Listen 4:31Philly History Museum offers primer on Octavius Catto’s life
Catto died too young to leave behind much in the way of material objects. The exhibition is document-heavy, with reproductions of historic archives and imagery.
6 years ago
Philly Asian American Film Festival brings attention to forgotten star of silent movies
The 10th annual Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival opens with "The Dragon Painter," a silent film with live indie pop score.
6 years ago
‘Lights Out’ turns the spotlight on the legacy of entertainer Nat King Cole
A new musical by Philadelphia native Colman Domingo is set in the ‘50s and examines issues of race through the iconic character of Nat King Cole.
6 years ago
Listen 4:16Nanticoke’s first female chief focuses on the future
Chief Natosha Norwood Carmine is the first female to head up the Nanticoke tribe in southern Delaware.
6 years ago
Removing Rizzo statue a symbolic gesture; police must make real change
I am at once relieved that the Kenney administration made the right decision, and grieved that removing a symbol of brutality does not change the substance of this moment.
6 years ago
Listen 2:54Black athletes' protests may have positive influence on mental health, panel suggests
Black athletes can serve as powerful symbols in a media culture that otherwise doesn't have many African-Americans, one panelist said.
6 years ago
Local leaders in State College urge congressman to support DREAM Act
State College Mayor Elizabeth Goreham asked Congressman Thompson to support the passage of a DREAM act.
7 years ago
NewsWorks Tonight, November 1, 2017
Air Date: November 1, 2017
Listen 21:55Penn Museum's Day of the Dead celebration honors victims of earthquake, fires, and hurricanes
The centuries-old tradition celebrates lost loved ones with bright colors, music, dance, sweets, and storytelling.
7 years ago
Companies are looking for diverse ad teams to avoid blunders
Diversity in the advertising industry is becoming a higher priority for consumer product companies as they try to reach a new generation of customers.
7 years ago
Pa. reviews business practices to ensure diversity in contracts
Gov. Tom Wolf visits Philadelphia to outline scope of study to uncover disparities in awarding government contracts.
7 years ago
What teachers need to know about connecting with students in urban schools
Christopher Emdin says it's time to do things differently in urban classrooms so students aren't left thinking "You don't get me."
7 years ago
Listen 5:13How black Americans see discrimination
We asked black Americans whether they believe discrimination against black Americans exists in the U.S. today.
7 years ago
Philly prisons bigwig claims discrimination in failed bid for top job
A white Philadelphia prisons official has sued the city for discrimination, saying city officials passed him over in favor of a less-experienced black woman.
7 years ago