Race & Ethnicity
‘Serious challenges’: National NAACP board takes action to revamp struggling Wilmington branch
Connecticut’s NAACP leader aims to stabilize operations, finances and community impact for the 110-year-old Wilmington branch.
1 month ago
Listen 1:37Lydia Munoz has been helping immigrant families since the 1970s and feels her work is needed more than ever in changing times.
2 months ago
Music is the common language of two very different Fringe productions
Nina Simone and Amy Winehouse are source material for two shows that touch on race, identity, sobriety and more.
2 months ago
The former Black Panther member, who was convicted of the 1981 murder of a white Philadelphia police officer, says corrections officials have wrongly delayed the procedure.
2 months ago
Immigrants drive growth in Philly, new report shows
A new report explores how immigration shapes Philadelphia’s population, economy and community. WHYY and the Welcoming Center are hosting a Sept. 18 forum to discuss the data.
2 months ago
Court reinstates Columbus Day, but all agree there should be an Indigenous Peoples Day
A Pennsylvania court ruled former Mayor Kenney lacked authority to rename the holiday. What comes next?
2 months ago
Activists are concerned that the New Jersey NAACP State Conference entered amicus briefs on behalf of Norcross and his enterprise without the national office’s permission.
2 months ago
Listen 3:44The event features Latino performers, games and activities for children and a dozen food trucks offering Latino and Hispanic cuisine.
2 months ago
Fiesta Futbolera returns to Ninth Street with expanded lineup this weekend
The Sunday event serves as a celebration of the city’s Latino community — and a warmup for World Cup 2026.
2 months ago
Bristol archive initiative is documenting the history of the borough’s Puerto Rican community
Joel Berrocal, executive director of the National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce, is teaming up with Grundy Library to collect stories from Bristol’s Puerto Rican community.
2 months ago
Listen 1:52Una charla comunitaria en Wilmington enseñó a las familias latinas cómo preservar las tradiciones mientras toman decisiones alimentarias más saludables e informadas.
2 months ago
Los niños del sur de Delaware están aprendiendo sobre el orgullo cultural, el espíritu emprendedor, la comida y la belleza de sus raíces latinas.
2 months ago
Columnist Helen Ubiñas: My Philadelphia Inquirer farewell
Helen's initial 'Philly Shrug' column garnered major attention - but she continued to show up for victims of gun violence. She's leaving the Inquirer, but not journalism.
Air Date: August 8, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 18:10Organizers said they are concerned that the White House is trying to whitewash history ahead of semiquincentennial celebrations next year.
3 months ago
Mural Arts, Phillies honor legend Dick Allen with new mural in South Philadelphia
Family members, former teammates and elected officials remembered Allen’s achievements in the face of racism.
3 months ago
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