Social Justice
Remembering Marilyn Loden, who gave a name to the glass ceiling
When Marilyn Loden first uttered the phrase "the glass ceiling" in the 1970s, it became an increasingly permanent fixture of the lexicon
2 years ago
An unauthorized Banksy retrospective opens in Germantown
“BanksyLand” has about 50 original pieces by the secretive and controversial street artist. Banksy has neither endorsed nor condemned the show.
2 years ago
Former Louisville cop pleads guilty in Breonna Taylor case
A former Louisville police detective who helped write the warrant that led to the deadly police raid at Breonna Taylor's apartment has pleaded guilty to a federal conspiracy.
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At the Jan. 6 hearings, race isn’t discussed much. Still, it’s a central issue
In the opening moments of the Jan. 6 Committee hearings, Chairman Bennie Thompson drew a line across history, connecting the Lost Cause to the Big Lie.
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Data highlights racial disparities in mortgage lending at TD Bank in Philly region
Between 2018 and 2020, TD bank denied a higher percentage of Black applicants seeking residential mortgage loans than white applicants.
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Nebraska cops used Facebook messages to investigate an alleged illegal abortion
The Nebraska case shows how police may rely on digital communications to investigate abortions in states where they're illegal.
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SeaWorld CEO to meet with family, Jesse Jackson amid Sesame Place discrimination lawsuit
The Sesame Street-themed park has announced the implementation of diversity and inclusion training for its employees.
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New GoFundMe supports ex-Prevention Point workers who called out dangerous conditions and harassment
“It became extremely apparent that the survivors were really suffering,” said one of the fundraiser’s organizers.
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Bonus Interview: Remembering Bill Russell
NBA great Bill Russell died Sunday at the age of 88. He is remembered for being a leader on and off the court, fighting for social change. We revisit our 2001 interview.
Air Date: August 6, 2022 8:00 am
Listen 17:46‘Mad or nah?’: As shootings persist, Philly officials weigh stop-and-frisk
As the city continues to deal with a frightful gun violence crisis, some city officials have floated the idea of revisiting stop-and-frisk.
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Listen 5:17‘I can say my goodbyes’: After 37 years, Philadelphia returns remains of MOVE victims to family
The city of Philadelphia released the remains of two children killed in the 1985 MOVE bombing back to their family.
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As a racial justice activist, NBA great Bill Russell was a legend off the court
Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell was a civil rights trailblazer, before, during and after his basketball career. In 2011, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
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Philly task force issues recommendations to eliminate home appraising bias
The long-standing problem is rooted in racial discrimination. Homes in primarily Black neighborhoods are undervalued by an average of nearly $26,000.
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The Pennridge school board is considering a policy that would limit the “nonschool materials” students can share in school and online.
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In a 3rd test, Facebook still fails to block hate speech
Facebook is letting violent hate speech slip through its controls in Kenya as it has in other countries, according to a new report.
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