
Race & Ethnicity
Democrats escalate attacks on Trump after comedian calls Puerto Rico ‘floating island of garbage’
The comment at Madison Square Garden drew wide condemnation and highlighted the rising power of Hispanic voters who have settled in Pennsylvania.
8 months ago
Gov. Phil Murphy convened an Expanding Access to Public Contracting Opportunities roundtable discussion with legislators and stakeholders to address the issue.
8 months ago
Listen 1:16‘A celebration of the dead’: Community members honor Día de los Muertos at Penn Museum
For many Mexicans, Día de los Muertos is a blend of somber and joyful rituals to remember loved ones who have died.
8 months ago
Listen 1:08The regional coalition of health systems is reevaluating the role of race in tools used to assess kidney and lung function and other health conditions.
8 months ago
Sen. Casey, state and county officials discuss Black maternal health at Philly campaign stop
Casey joined Montgomery County Coroner Dr. Janine Darby and Pa. state Reps. Morgan Cephas and Gina Curry to discuss the cause behind the spike in Black Maternal mortality.
8 months ago
Trump invokes racist tropes, calling Harris ‘lazy as hell’ and ‘slow’
Racial dog whistles and overtly racist rhetoric have been fixtures of Trump's public life.
8 months ago
In hard-fought Pennsylvania, fast-growing Hispanic communities present a test for Harris and Trump
In a stretch of what once was Pennsylvania steel country, Democrats and Republicans are looking to test their strength with Latino voters.
8 months ago
How Delaware will update curriculum to represent all racial and ethnic histories
The state's educational landscape is evolving — schools are incorporating diverse racial narratives into the curriculum.
8 months ago
Listen 1:42Once a teacher at the Carlisle Indian Industrial boarding school, she left to expose the abuses there and fought for American Indian voting rights in the early 1900s.
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Listen 1:046 key takeaways from the latest poll on Latino voters in battleground states
More than 70% of Latino voters in battleground states plan to vote in this election, according to the survey.
8 months ago
Listen 1:13Curio Theatre gets its hands dirty for the Lenape Nation
The West Philly company is using a garden bed to urge people to petition state legislators into recognizing the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania.
8 months ago
Listen 1:10Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebrated with an eye on the election
The holiday will feature a wide array of events geared toward Native voter mobilization and outreach amid a strong recognition of the power of their votes.
8 months ago
The Old City museum showcased Native American history, art and culture ahead of Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday.
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Former Eagles star expands ‘Next Man Up’ mentorship program to second Philly school
From classrooms to communities: Rodney McLeod's mentorship program inspires growth and success in Philadelphia’s youth.
8 months ago
Listen 1:04Photo essay: YèShì Chinatown Night Market dazzles thousands of people through art, food and dance
Through 10th and Race streets, Chinatown residents, restaurants and artists gave visitors an escape from the everyday experiences of Philadelphia.
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