Race & Ethnicity

Clifford Ward has quietly crafted two dozen African fantasy warriors. They are the centerpiece of his first exhibition in a decade.

A greased pole climbing competition, meatballs, gelato, tacos and more! The 9th street fest is back with a bang.

Billy Penn offers a curated guide to events in Philadelphia you won’t want to miss.

U.S. President Donald Trump says the minority Afrikaners are being persecuted by their Black-led government because of their race and there's a “genocide" in South Africa.

Investigative reporter Linn Washington remembers the MOVE bombing 40 years later .

Local entrepreneurs stay in the neighborhood when opening businesses, amid rising tariffs and anti-immigrant sentiment.

More than 30 local advocacy organizations demanded “protections and rights for all children, everywhere,” at LOVE Park on Sunday.

“In the strongest terms possible, let me be clear: antisemitism is abhorrent,” Temple President John Fry said in a statement.

The museum in Kansas City, Missouri, is trying to raise $30 million and open in 2027.

A new report found carcinogens and lead in popular brands of synthetic hair widely used in salons. A Philly scientist says more transparency is needed for consumer safety.

The alleged crime at a downstate fire station in February 2024 was unreported until earlier this month.

The city’s largest Cinco de Mayo celebration attracts roughly 15,000 attendees each year to South Philadelphia.

Immigrants make up a third of all business owners in Philadelphia, according to a 2024 report from the Pew Charitable Trusts.

More than 300 Latinas are expected for a night of women empowerment, featuring a red carpet, authentic food and inspiring speakers.

“Target would have been a great boost to our business’s growth ... We’ll just find it elsewhere,” said a Philly makeup company's co-founder about the retailer's DEI rollback.