
Race & Ethnicity
America Ferrera rallied Philly Latino voters for Harris
The actress from “Superstore” and “Barbie” said Latinos can make the difference on Election Day.
5 months ago
Listen 1:19Although both candidates in Pennsylvania's race for U.S. Senate have reiterated support for Israel, McCormick has attacked Casey and Democrats for "weak" leadership.
5 months ago
Vigil at LOVE Park honors Palestinian lives lost in Israel-Hamas war
Families for Ceasefire Philly organized the vigil in front of the LOVE statue, where mourners hung a sign with the words “Gaza."
5 months ago
“The Moment the Music Stood Still” is a traveling exhibition of artifacts collected from the destroyed Nova Music Festival.
5 months ago
CAIR exploring legal action following arrest of Muslim woman in Philadelphia
CAIR held a press conference Wednesday announcing possible legal action against both the Philadelphia and Temple Police Departments.
5 months ago
Penn imposes 1-year suspension on law professor over comments on race
The school says its suspension at half-pay and other sanctions on Amy Wax is over her comments about race in recent years. She will also lose her named chair and summer pay.
5 months ago
Gov. John Carney signed legislation codifying the Hispanic Commission and creating an Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission to enhance diversity and representation.
5 months ago
Listen 1:32Penn sanctions controversial professor for ‘flagrant unprofessional conduct’
A faculty committee found Amy Wax had a history of making derogatory generalizations about groups of people based on race, gender, sexual orientation and immigration status.
5 months ago
Gettysburg College investigates swim team after racial slur is carved on student
Earlier this month, a Gettysburg College student used a box cutter to write a racial slur on another student's chest during a social gathering on campus.
5 months ago
This year’s event comes amid a community-wide struggle for Chinatown’s existence, organizers said.
5 months ago
Listen 1:20Proceeds from a Garba fundraiser will support the organization’s public, free Diwali celebration at the Pearl S. Buck House on Oct. 27.
5 months ago
Listen 1:28Organizers want to prepare Philadelphia entrepreneurs for the opportunity legalized adult-use marijuana in Pennsylvania would bring under a proposed social equity program.
5 months ago
Listen 0:51WHYY hosts Kamala Harris, NABJ for presidential candidate interview
Harris faced a three-person panel and answered questions on a range of topics including the economy, Gaza, reparations and reproductive health rights.
5 months ago
Listen 1:04Actress CCH Pounder’s art collection comes to the African American Museum
The actress, who has been on television for decades, is also a major collector of contemporary art. She loaned 40 pieces to the AAMP.
6 months ago
Listen 1:17Philadelphia summit to focus on increasing awareness of multiple sclerosis in Black communities
An estimated 2.9 million people worldwide live with multiple sclerosis, a chronic and lifelong disease. It disproportionately affects women.
6 months ago