Race & Ethnicity
The museum’s special programming targeted visitors who may not have known about America’s second independence day and the people behind it.
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Philly’s African Restaurant Week returns with delicious deals and a range of bold flavors
Starting today, Black and African-owned restaurants are hosting events and offering discounts, all leading up to a special celebration at LOVE Park.
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How Juneteenth and Black America helped shape U.S. cuisine
NPR's Ben Abrams utilized his culinary background for a deep dive on the connection between food and Juneteenth.
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Juneteenth 2025 in Philly: What to know and where to celebrate
There will be a number of events across the city through next Sunday.
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Haddonfield’s historic Black neighborhood is now a destination on New Jersey’s Black Heritage Trail
The unveiling of the historical marker recognizing the once vibrant African American community is part of the borough’s pre-Juneteenth celebrations.
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Listen 1:02Bucks County artist creates collaborative, interactive Juneteenth flag
The artwork, composed of tiles painted by members of 16 different local organizations, will be on display at the Mercer Museum this Saturday.
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Listen 1:09Roots of justice: A conversation with Howard and Bryan Stevenson
Brothers Howard and Bryan Stevenson reflect on their Delaware childhood, their social justice work and how to make sense of these troubled times.
Air Date: June 13, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 50:25Latina Business Summit brings visibility and voice to Latina entrepreneurs across Delaware
La Plaza Delaware’s first Latina-centered business summit focuses on empowerment and building confidence.
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Listen 1:38WHYY News’ Black Men in Media Summit offered glimpse into a changing industry
Award-winning media professionals shared industry insights and offered professional guidance on how to succeed in a volatile media landscape.
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Sheetz racial discrimination case is on the chopping block as Trump rewrites civil rights
A Black worker who was let go from his job in Pennsylvania claimed he was fired after working there for a month because of a previous felony drug conviction.
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Meet the woman behind Philly’s longest-running African American street festival, Odunde
For second-generation Odunde leader Oshunbumi Fernandez-West, investing in Philadelphia’s youth to learn about entrepreneurship is a top priority.
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Listen 0:46‘Nothing but God’: Odunde CEO talks about 50 years of the Philadelphia festival’s history
Odunde CEO Oshunbumi Fernandez-West and COO Adeniyi Ogundana can only give thanks to God as they continue the work the festival’s founders began.
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Listen 3:21InterAct Theatre debuts play on underrepresented Muslim community in Philly
“On My Deen,” which opens this weekend, is the first of three plays in InterAct’s three-year Philly Cycle.
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Editor’s Note: WHYY News uncovers exclusive source and new insight on MOVE bombing 40th anniversary
On that fateful day, a helicopter pilot urged the city, "you don't have to drop the bomb" on MOVE’s West Philly home. His warning went unheard, until now.
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The Black hair industry imports products from China. Here’s what tariffs mean for braids and wigs
Stylists are considering raising their prices while the the U.S. and China negotiate new trade agreements.
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