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Race & Ethnicity

Scot Esdaile
Community

‘Serious challenges’: National NAACP board takes action to revamp struggling Wilmington branch

Connecticut’s NAACP leader aims to stabilize operations, finances and community impact for the 110-year-old Wilmington branch.

11 months ago

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Lydia Munoz
Community

Atlantic County’s Spanish Community Center’s interim leader Lydia Munoz, 81, braces herself to support immigrant families

Lydia Munoz has been helping immigrant families since the 1970s and feels her work is needed more than ever in changing times.

11 months ago

Karen Moore and Taylor Alexander
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Music is the common language of two very different Fringe productions

Nina Simone and Amy Winehouse are source material for two shows that touch on race, identity, sobriety and more.

11 months ago

Mumia Abu-Jamal, convicted in the 1981 murder of Philadelphia police Officer Daniel Faulkner, in Philadelphia.
Courts & Law

Mumia Abu-Jamal advocates blame Pa. Dept. of Corrections for his deteriorating eyesight, delaying corrective surgery

The former Black Panther member, who was convicted of the 1981 murder of a white Philadelphia police officer, says corrections officials have wrongly delayed the procedure.

12 months ago

a yung girl waves a small American Flag during the ceremony
Community

Immigrants drive growth in Philly, new report shows

A new report explores how immigration shapes Philadelphia’s population, economy and community. WHYY and the Welcoming Center are hosting a Sept. 18 forum to discuss the data.

12 months ago

A performer wearing traditional clothing performs at Indigenous Peoples' Day
Community
Billy Penn

Court reinstates Columbus Day, but all agree there should be an Indigenous Peoples Day

A Pennsylvania court ruled former Mayor Kenney lacked authority to rename the holiday. What comes next?

12 months ago

George Norcross smiles
Politics & Policy

The New Jersey NAACP is defending George Norcross and his allies in the racketeering case. Camden activists are concerned

Activists are concerned that the New Jersey NAACP State Conference entered amicus briefs on behalf of Norcross and his enterprise without the national office’s permission.

12 months ago

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People cheer in a crowd at Mercer County's Fiesta Latina
Community

Fiesta Latina is returning to Mercer County, N.J. in September to celebrate Latino and Hispanic culture and heritage

The event features Latino performers, games and activities for children and a dozen food trucks offering Latino and Hispanic cuisine.

12 months ago

2024 Fiesta Futbolera
Community
Billy Penn

Fiesta Futbolera returns to Ninth Street with expanded lineup this weekend

The Sunday event serves as a celebration of the city’s Latino community — and a warmup for World Cup 2026.

12 months ago

An old photo of the Lincoln Bar, at the corner of the street
Community

Bristol archive initiative is documenting the history of the borough’s Puerto Rican community

Joel Berrocal, executive director of the National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce, is teaming up with Grundy Library to collect stories from Bristol’s Puerto Rican community.

12 months ago

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Guadalupe Castañeda y Johnny Pérez-González
Community

Evento en Wilmington ayuda a familias latinas a replantear su nutrición, preservar tradiciones y abordar enfermedades crónicas

Una charla comunitaria en Wilmington enseñó a las familias latinas cómo preservar las tradiciones mientras toman decisiones alimentarias más saludables e informadas.

12 months ago

Un evento
Community

De Puerto Rico al condado de Sussex: cómo El Club Cultural móvil inspira a los jóvenes de Delaware a celebrar su herencia

Los niños del sur de Delaware están aprendiendo sobre el orgullo cultural, el espíritu emprendedor, la comida y la belleza de sus raíces latinas.

12 months ago

Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Columnist Helen Ubiñas: My Philadelphia Inquirer farewell

Helen's initial 'Philly Shrug' column garnered major attention - but she continued to show up for victims of gun violence. She's leaving the Inquirer, but not journalism.

Air Date: August 8, 2025 12:00 pm

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Activists hold up signs protesting the potential removal of a slavery exhibit in Philadelphia
Community

Philly activists rally at Independence Park to protest Trump’s moves to remove exhibits that depict slavery in early America

Organizers said they are concerned that the White House is trying to whitewash history ahead of semiquincentennial celebrations next year.

1 year ago

A mural for Philadelphia Phillies legend Dick Allen on the side of a building
Community

Mural Arts, Phillies honor legend Dick Allen with new mural in South Philadelphia

Family members, former teammates and elected officials remembered Allen’s achievements in the face of racism.

1 year ago

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