
Race & Ethnicity
How the electorate has changed in key states and what it could mean this election
Significant U.S. population changes in the last two decades have already made an impact on politics. Here's how it's playing out in the seven most closely watched states.
8 months ago
Historic Black Philadelphia brought back to life in ‘On Buried Ground’
A dance and theater piece imagines the lives of 18th and 19th century Black figures buried at Christ Church.
8 months ago
Philly’s new Center for Leadership Equity wants to support Black nonprofit executives – here’s how
Organizers say the Center for Leadership Equity aims to support, advocate for and invest in Black nonprofit executives in Philadelphia.
8 months ago
‘Convalescence’ at Philly’s Jefferson Hospital is an immersion into health care inequities
Pepón Osorio’s installation centers on patients of color experiencing traumatic medical crises.
8 months ago
Pennsylvania made some key changes to state contracting to increase participation from minority-owned businesses under the Shapiro-Davis administration.
8 months ago
Dr. Ala Stanford’s memoir, actor Ed Helms on 1970s FBI scandal
We talk about Dr. Stanford’s North Philly childhood, the barriers she broke to become a pediatric surgeon and her new memoir. Plus, Helms talks talks about a 1971FBI heist.
Air Date: August 29, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 53:11Biracial identity and belonging
What are you? That's a question people of mixed race hear all the time. Today we talk with a trio of guests about their biracial identity and belonging.
Air Date: August 23, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:55Philly’s Black Business Expo retailers offer regional economy ‘vibe check.’ They are struggling.
Philadelphia-area small businesses say customer demand is lower this year, but there was no shortage of optimism at the Black Business Expo.
9 months ago
Listen 1:14How to say ‘Kamala’ — and why it makes a difference
As Harris has risen up in the political world, the name Kamala is getting more airtime — and more attention from her political opponents, who often pronounce it incorrectly.
9 months ago
Due diligence: Pa. Hispanic voters shift heavy to Harris following Biden’s exit
A new poll says that 49% of Hispanic Pennsylvanians plan to vote for Harris, a 10 percentage point jump over Biden earlier this year.
9 months ago
Listen 4:16Fiesta Latina celebrates the cultural heritage of New Jersey’s Latino Community
A celebration of Latino heritage is planned in Mercer County next month at the County Park Festival Grounds.
9 months ago
Listen 1:08Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia celebrates Obon
Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia is hosting two Obon lantern floating ceremonies.
9 months ago
Listen 0:54Donald Trump falsely suggests Kamala Harris misled voters about her race
Trump's appearance before the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago quickly turned hostile.
9 months ago
Philly’s Freedom Schools Literacy Academy wants to build a national pipeline of Black teachers
The Freedom Schools Literacy Academy looks to address a gap in diversity among Philadelphia’s teachers.
9 months ago
The exhibition, which features artists with Latin American and Palestinian backgrounds, is on display through Aug. 3.
9 months ago
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