Social Justice
Russia is restricting social media. Here’s what we know
The Kremlin is increasingly squeezing the free flow of information online for Russians as its war with Ukraine continues.
3 years ago
‘Hit the road, Jack’: Protesters call for accountability from Delco DA Stollsteimer
The Delaware County Coalition to Abolish Death by Incarceration rallied to demand that the district attorney address his failures, or step down.
3 years ago
Critical race theory: A Bridging Blocks community conversation
Leading experts on law, race, government, and education debunk the myths and hysteria surrounding critical race theory and provide clarity on its role in society.
3 years ago
Doctors’ worst fears about the Texas abortion law are coming true
Doctors in Texas have been warning that S.B. 8 would make it harder for them to treat medical crises and would endanger their patients.
3 years ago
Assemblyman Jay Webber (R-26) suggested that instead of implicit bias training, lawmakers should read the Declaration of Independence.
3 years ago
3 ex-cops convicted of rights violations in Floyd killing
Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane were charged with depriving Floyd of his right to medical care when Officer Derek Chauvin pressed his knee into Floyd’s neck.
3 years ago
Colin Kaepernick launches new initiative to offer autopsies for police-related deaths
Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick announced the start of a new initiative to offer free second autopsies to family members of anyone whose death is "police-related."
3 years ago
The U.S. looks to replace a derogatory name used hundreds of times on federal lands
The Department of the Interior is seeking public comment on name replacements for the more than 660 geographic features that contain the word.
3 years ago
New Jersey has struggled for centuries to talk about reparations. Can that change in 2022?
For decades, Black state lawmakers have tried unsuccessfully to move legislation that would require New Jersey to talk about reparations.
3 years ago
Bennetch died last week of COVID at age 36.
3 years ago
Defense rests in federal trial in George Floyd’s killing
The officer testified that he didn’t realize how dire Floyd’s condition was until paramedics turned him over.
3 years ago
‘Here for the people, and the love, and what MLK stood for’ at Wilmington peace march
The event is usually on MLK Day but was postponed until Presidents Day this year because of the record-setting COVID spike in January.
3 years ago
Some school systems pause diversity programs amid pushback
Conservative takeovers of local school boards have already altered lessons on race and social injustice in many classrooms.
3 years ago
Race excluded as White House rolls out climate justice screening tool
“It’s a major disappointment and it’s a major flaw in trying to identify those communities that have been hit hardest by pollution,” said Robert Bullard.
3 years ago
The Beijing Olympics, doping and human rights in China
We reflect on the Olympics, the athletics and the controversies, including the Russian skater doping scandal, and discuss China's human rights abuses against the Uyghurs.
Air Date: February 18, 2022 10:00 am
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