Social Justice

The burst of new laws follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling and reflects public frustration with record-high homelessness.

The Philly-based writer is the first person allowed access to interview the Civil Rights Movement leader since he was incarcerated in 2002.

In the face of President-elect Donald Trump’s plans for mass deportations, advocates are rallying support for immigrant communities in Philadelphia.

The holiday season evokes a generous spirit, but small mutual aid groups helping the hungry can get overwhelmed. Here’s how to support them instead.

A new Pennsylvania state law that takes effect late next month explicitly criminalizes making or disseminating AI-generated child sexual abuse material.

The new CEO of ImpactPHL wants to convince investors that they can earn a return while contributing to social justice. Here’s her big elevator pitch.

The messages were sent to Black men, women, and students, including middle schoolers, in several states prompting investigations by the FBI and other agencies.

Racial dog whistles and overtly racist rhetoric have been fixtures of Trump's public life.

The state's educational landscape is evolving — schools are incorporating diverse racial narratives into the curriculum.

While there’s been advancements, a new, first-ever report underscores ongoing racial and gender disparities in Delaware that demand quick action.

A Rutgers University report says about 40 million U.S. voters are disabled. Advocates say they are less likely to receive political information and can face voting challenges.

Twenty-six years after the savage killing of Matthew Shepard, a theatrical oratorio makes its Pennsylvania premiere at the Mann Center.

Dr. Ruha Benjamin said Princeton University excluded her statements referencing an investigation into a protest last spring from an article about her MacArthur fellowship.

He was the backbone of the last Sixers team to reach the NBA Finals and a great humanitarian.

Palestinian writer-director Zaina Yasmin Dana hired her brother to play the title character, informed by their upbringing in the West Bank.