Race & Ethnicity
For the first time in 21 years, a Philly artist will perform at the National Black Theatre Festival
Zuhairah McGill will perform her one-woman show “Sojourner,” the first Philly artist in two decades to be on stage at the prestigious festival.
2 years ago
‘Community is irrelevant’ to developers who have tried to exploit Chinatown
Behemoth developments in residential communities destroy the fabric that has held people together over generations.
2 years ago
Protestors make noise outside Sesame Place following racial bias claims
It was the second weekend of protests after a viral video sparked accusations of racism and the park faces a racial discrimination lawsuit.
2 years ago
Bonus Interview: TV legend Norman Lear
From the archives: Norman Lear, who turned 100 this week, joined us in 2014 to discuss his early life, influences and his memoir, Even This I Get to Experience.
Air Date: July 30, 2022 6:00 am
Listen 49:29Philly task force issues recommendations to eliminate home appraising bias
The long-standing problem is rooted in racial discrimination. Homes in primarily Black neighborhoods are undervalued by an average of nearly $26,000.
2 years ago
Few Black men become school psychologists. Here’s why that matters
Psychologists play a critical role in K-12 schools, but there's a clear mismatch between the demographics of school psychologists and the student populations they serve.
2 years ago
Sesame Place facing $25 million racial discrimination civil lawsuit
Lawsuit alleges Black man and five-year-old daughter were shunned by costumed characters.
2 years ago
In a 3rd test, Facebook still fails to block hate speech
Facebook is letting violent hate speech slip through its controls in Kenya as it has in other countries, according to a new report.
2 years ago
After two years working in the community, the Chinese Immigrant Family Wellness Initiative is continuing to grow.
2 years ago
DOJ: Buffett company discriminated against Black homebuyers in Philly, N.J., Del.
A Pennsylvania mortgage company owned by billionaire businessman Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway discriminated against potential Black and Latino homebuyers.
2 years ago
Urban farmers say government funding would help solve food insecurity in N.J.
In vacant lots, urban farmers in the Garden State turn out fresh and healthy food options for their neighborhoods.
2 years ago
Comcast awards $1 million to minority-owned businesses to offset pandemic impacts
Comcast announced the July 2022 recipients of their RISE fund pandemic relief grants. 100 Philly-area businesses were awarded $10,000.
2 years ago
A birthing center coming to Southwest Philly aims to tackle Black maternal mortality rates
Black people are twice as likely to have a traumatic birthing experience as white people. A new birthing center coming to Southwest Philly aims to change that.
2 years ago
Listen 6:00Breaking barriers on Boathouse Row
Philly is home to the only Black-owned rowing company in U.S. sports.
2 years ago
Sesame Place issues apology after viral video shows Black children being passed over at parade
The theme park says it will take actions to “do better,” including training employees to “deliver an inclusive, equitable, and entertaining experience.”
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