Social Justice
Philadelphia is getting serious about studying reparations for Black Americans
A movement has been growing for years, bolstered by N’COBRA PHL and local faith leaders.
3 years ago
Voices from the violent civil rights era see attacks on voting rights as part of ongoing struggle
People at the epicenter of the fight for voting rights six decades ago are reflecting on the times and their struggles.
3 years ago
The story behind Juneteenth and how it became a federal holiday
Here is a look at the origins of Juneteenth, how it became a federal holiday, and more about its history.
3 years ago
Supreme Court rules in favor of Black voters in Alabama redistricting case
The Supreme Court has issued a surprising ruling in favor of Black voters in a congressional redistricting case.
3 years ago
Opal Lee, ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth,’ raises the holiday flag in Philly
Opal Lee, 96, of Fort Worth, Texas, came to Philadelphia to mark the federal holiday she is credited with creating.
3 years ago
Three years after George Floyd, activists push for racial equity and police accountability
Activists say the energy and purpose of the George Floyd protests continue to fuel social justice fights three years later.
3 years ago
Listen 4:37Bank set to settle lending discrimination lawsuit alleging ‘redlining’ in Philly area
The agreement is part of a broader initiative to root out the discriminatory practice.
3 years ago
On the anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, reckoning with police violence remains in limbo
Now, three years since Floyd’s murder, proponents of federal actions still await signs of change.
3 years ago
Here’s what happened to everyone arrested during the 2020 protests in Philadelphia
Some serious offenders got federal prison sentences, while a new diversionary program saw positive results.
3 years ago
All-time NFL great running back, social activist Jim Brown dead at 87
Brown was one of the greatest players in football history and one of the game’s first superstars.
3 years ago
PEN America, Penguin Random House sue Florida school district over book bans
The federal lawsuit alleges the Escambia County School District and its School Board are violating the First Amendment through the removal of 10 books from library shelves.
3 years ago
Election Analysis, Red Knots, Ilyon Woo’s “Master Slave Husband Wife”
One day after the primaries, what do we know about the outcome of the election, voter turnout and the issues at stake? Plus, red knits return to the Delaware Bay beaches.
Air Date: May 16, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:39Elite New Jersey golf club accused of discrimination against women settles complaint
The AG said the club engaged in practices that prevented women from being members and gave few women the chance to be employees.
3 years ago
Trump’s sexual assault verdict marks a rare moment of accountability. And women are noticing
It comes as women across the U.S. ponder the cultural landscape amid sweeping threats to their hard-won progress.
3 years ago
Simulation suggests 2020 census missed fifth of noncitizens
During the 2020 census, the Trump administration tried but failed to prevent people in the country illegally from being tallied.
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