Race & Ethnicity

An FBI report on black "extremists" is stirring fears of a return to a time when the bureau spied on civil rights groups.

The Princeton & Slavery Project, a website of research documenting the university's historic record of slavery, will host a symposium on campus this weekend.

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.

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.

The 10th annual Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival opens with "The Dragon Painter," a silent film with live indie pop score.

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.

Chief Natosha Norwood Carmine is the first female to head up the Nanticoke tribe in southern Delaware.

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.

Black athletes can serve as powerful symbols in a media culture that otherwise doesn't have many African-Americans, one panelist said.

State College Mayor Elizabeth Goreham asked Congressman Thompson to support the passage of a DREAM act.

In the week leading up to Election Day, candidates for Philadelphia District Attorney pound the pavement, seeking votes. A two decade old ...

The centuries-old tradition celebrates lost loved ones with bright colors, music, dance, sweets, and storytelling.

Diversity in the advertising industry is becoming a higher priority for consumer product companies as they try to reach a new generation of customers.

Gov. Tom Wolf visits Philadelphia to outline scope of study to uncover disparities in awarding government contracts.

Christopher Emdin says it's time to do things differently in urban classrooms so students aren't left thinking "You don't get me."