Race & Ethnicity
Which Indigenous lands are you on? This map will show you
Native Land Digital, a Canadian nonprofit, offers resources for Indigenous and non-Indigenous people to learn more about the land and its history.
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The Regional Roundup – October 10, 2022
The city's ban on gun at rec centers and playgrounds is blocked by a judge. Also, the apology for the Holmesburg Prison experiments. And, time management guru Laura Vanderkam.
Air Date: October 10, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:29‘We need to be represented’: Philly group is encouraging Black men to run
Running is an activity used to improve physical health and well-being, but for members of Black Men Run Philly, it provides a sense of community and representation.
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Pulitzer prize-winning playwright Charles Fuller dies at 83
Fuller’s most famous work, “A Soldier’s Play,” used a military setting in its tale of the search for the murderer of a Black sergeant on an Army base in Louisiana during WWII.
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Increasing numbers of Black Americans report mental health concerns, survey finds
An annual survey from CVS Health and Morning Consult found that more Black Americans are reporting mental health concerns.
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‘Latin America Thrives’ displays the diversity within Philly’s Latino community
‘Latin America Thrives’ brought together unique cultures from 15 countries in South and Central America.
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Delaware town again votes to fund Confederate flag-flying museum
The second vote to fund Georgetown’s Marvel Museum comes after the state AG said Council violated open meeting laws when they re-issued a $25,000 check.
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How some businesses flounder with Hispanic Heritage Month marketing efforts
From superheroes praising tacos to an improper tilde, many businesses fail to connect with members of the community during Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Bonus Interview: Philadelphia’s polo stars
From the Radio Times archive, our interview with polo star Kareem Rosser. He's hosting the first polo tournament in Fairmount Park today, the Philadelphia Polo Classic.
Air Date: September 24, 2022 9:00 am
Listen 49:30“Through serial calls and actions,” three Georgetown officials spent “public money outside of public view,” the Attorney General’s Office ruled.
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Mexican Independence Day Festival showcases ‘faith, family, and culture’ in Philly
“You see the diversity and you see how much progress Mexican people that moved to this area have done as a result of Philadelphia being such a welcoming city.”
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Listen 1:18The NBA suspended the Suns’ owner for abusive behavior. Some want him gone for good
The majority owner faces increasing pressure from sponsors and members of his organization after a league investigation found he'd used racial slurs and demeaned employees.
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A Philadelphia high school first: Black men teaching all freshman core subjects
Principal Keisha Wilkins said the four teachers will help students see ‘a reflection of themselves.’
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2 men banned from Rowan University campus after racial slur on Black student’s door
Two men face charges, while police are trying to identify a third man involved in an incident where the N-word was scrawled in the dorm room of a Black student.
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‘Festival Hispano’ kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month in Wilmington
A pair of festivals celebrate the culture and heritage of Delaware’s Latino community up and down the state.
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