Race & Ethnicity
Philly 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.
8 years ago
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.
8 years ago
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.
8 years ago
‘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
8 years ago
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.
8 years ago
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.
8 years ago
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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Calls for respect for black America at Franklin funeral
Amid the gospel, personal reflections and grief were calls to register and turnout to vote.
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Forging a sense of Hopewell Furnace’s history through its citizens and visitors
Hopewell Furnace National Site has been unearthing its African-American history.
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Listen 7:14Tyler Mitchell on being the first African-American to photograph a ‘Vogue’ cover
When Vogue unveiled its annual fashion issue earlier this month, the Internet took notice.
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To promote breastfeeding among women of color, Philly campaign features black moms
Philadelphia's Department of Public Health has launched a new campaign to promote breastfeeding, especially among women of color.
8 years ago
Listen 1:16Mental health and black communities
Guests: Delane Casiano, Karriem Salaam, Howard Stevenson African Americans are more likely to report mental healt ...
Air Date: August 27, 2018 10:00 am
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