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Arts & Entertainment

‘Estamos Aquí’ flocks into this Puerto Rican neighborhood in Philly

Taller Puertorriqueño’s new permanent street installation traces the history of Fairhill’s Puerto Rican community.

2 years ago

Al Sharpton in Wilmington
Courts & Law

Civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton joins Wilmington protest calling for Delaware court diversity

Carney is under pressure to diversify the court after Vice Chancellor Sam Glasscock tendered his retirement.

2 years ago

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Rowhouses in Philly
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Urban Planning

New analysis finds evidence of racial bias in Philly property assessments

The report found that property assessments in Black and Hispanic neighborhoods were more likely to be inaccurate.

2 years ago

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They live among us; bats, coyote and more. But how do we peacefully coexist? We learn from a wildlife expert.
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Coexisting with urban wildlife, Bakari Sellers ‘The Moment’, NJ’s data privacy law

It’s getting wild. We talk about urban wildlife – from encounters with coyotes to bats who need our help

Air Date: April 25, 2024 12:00 pm

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Toxic dirt pile in Camden
Community

‘A chance to tell their own stories’: New documentary tackles environmental racism in Camden

In a documentary premiering Monday, Rutgers-Camden students spotlight the environmental issues faced by residents of the city.

2 years ago

A page in Alexander Wilson's book shows depictions of birds
Science

Several birds named after Philadelphians will be renamed as part of an effort to stop honoring enslavers and racists

The American Ornithological Society will remove people’s names from birds. Many of those birds are now named after prominent Philadelphia scientists.

2 years ago

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Priscilla Mpasi
Health

Delaware faces persistent health disparities, particularly for Black maternal health

Health disparities for Black maternity remain a challenge in Delaware. Advocates say the problem stems from systemic racism, implicit bias and injustice.

2 years ago

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Collingswood High School
Education

Collingswood students’ unofficial club under investigation for alleged racism, harassment

School district officials notified parents about a “non-sanctioned group of students who engaged in unacceptable actions.”

2 years ago

A mother holds her daughter in the air.
Health

Pa. Black Maternal Health Caucus caps off Black Maternal Health Week

The group touted efforts to improve Black maternal health outcomes at the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg.

2 years ago

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Jasdomin Santana and her books
Community

Wilmington author tackles Latino representation gap with children’s books featuring Dominican culture

Jasdomin Santana champions diversity in children's literature by incorporating Dominican culture into her storytelling.

2 years ago

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Dr. Armando Moreno performs an ultrasound on a patient at the CSVS Gonzales Clinic. (Mayra Pantoja)
The Pulse
Health

One bold initiative to recruit Mexican doctors to help bridge language barriers back home

A physician and policy expert team up on a decades-long effort to bring Spanish-speaking doctors to California — and the roadblocks that stood in their way.

2 years ago

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El Dr. Armando Moreno atiende a un paciente en la Clínica CSVS Gonzales.(Mayra Pantoja)
The Pulse
Health

Una gran iniciativa recluta médicos mexicanos para construir puentes lingüísticos en los Estados Unidos

Un médico y un experto de políticas se unen en un esfuerzo de décadas para traer médicos mexicanos a California – y los obstáculos que enfrentaron.

2 years ago

Sikh painting
Community

Learn about Sikh culture and history at a unique exhibition in N.J. on Saturday

Sikh artifacts and paintings will be on display, along with martial arts demonstrations, music, food, and community conversations.

2 years ago

A mother holds her daughter in the air.
Health

A symposium in Salem County will raise awareness about Black maternal health issues

An event addressing maternal health disparities will be held in one of the poorest cities in New Jersey.

2 years ago

Nina Jablonski
Health

Finding our family’s roots through the ‘sepia rainbow’

Genealogy often looks like thumbing through old documents and pictures, but what story does skin color tell about family lineage?

2 years ago

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