Social Justice
The Atonement Agenda: Home and school
A panel of experts explores how reparations can close the wealth and opportunity gap in homeownership rates and academic access and attainment.
3 years ago
Black-led nonprofits, still facing barriers, issue challenge to regional funders: ‘Get to know us’
“Too often,” the study says, “sensitivity to the issues of Black folks has a shelf life.”
3 years ago
The Atonement Agenda: Defining reparations
A panel of experts define and contextualize reparations and explore how it could close the racial wealth gap.
3 years ago
A process that allows minors to get an abortion could disappear if Roe falls
In many states, minors must inform a parent of their pregnancy and get consent to terminate it. But there is one way around this — it's called "judicial bypass."
3 years ago
Philly releases independent report on city’s mishandling of MOVE bombing victims’ remains
The report focused on the city’s possession of human remains from the 1985 MOVE bombing and the policies and procedures of the city’s Medical Examiner’s Office.
3 years ago
Juneteenth flag raised at Philadelphia City Hall
The Juneteenth flag was designed by Ben Haith, of Boston, who was honored by the city of Philadelphia 25 years later.
3 years ago
In a new U.S. poll, a majority identify as ‘pro-choice’ for the first time in decades
The percentage of Americans who consider themselves "pro-choice" has risen in the past year to 55%, its highest level in decades, according to a Gallup poll released Thursday.
3 years ago
N.J. DEP spells out new permitting standards for ‘overburdened communities’
Two years after the governor signed it, specifics are coming into view on how environmental-justice law will be applied.
3 years ago
Philly vigil held to commemorate 2 years since George Floyd’s murder
More than police accountability — Black workers demand economic and social justice.
3 years ago
Black Lives Matter vigils return to the Unitarian Society of Germantown
The Unitarian Society of Germantown will be holding weekly vigils every Tuesday evening, all with the same message: Black Lives Matter.
3 years ago
People’s Light Theater gets a crash course in West Chester’s Black history
The cast and crew at People’s Light Theater were given a crash course in West Chester’s Black history for their premiere of “Bayard Rustin Inside Ashland.”
3 years ago
Texas Supreme Court OKs state child abuse inquiries into the families of trans kids
It's a blow to Texas families with transgender children, some of whom are departing the state or considering moves because of the threat of these investigations.
3 years ago
Still rebounding from the pandemic, Delco nonprofits hope to use grant money to expand
The Foundation for Delaware County’s latest round of grants will go to groups like Share Food Program, which will build Delco’s first ever designated food bank.
3 years ago
Moralists in the U.S. ignore child-killing conditions while waving the pro-life banner
The fact that high rates of infant and maternal mortality persist in the richest nation on earth mocks the phrase pro-life, writes Linn Washington.
3 years ago
‘Thinking outside of the box’: Delco leaders plan to dispatch mental health experts alongside police
After crucial federal funding was finally secured, Delco officials plan to dispatch mental health experts alongside police officers during mental health calls.
3 years ago