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Social Justice

People gathered for a vigil for Walter Wallace Jr. at the Germantown Unitarian Society in Philadelphia
Community

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

Penny Washington shows actor Reggie White and the rest of the cast and crew of the new play 'Bayard Rustin Inside Ashland' the historic A.M.E. church in West Chester where Rustin grew up. (Peter Crimmins/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

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.”

4 years ago

File photo: Demonstrators gather on the steps to the State Capitol to speak against transgender-related legislation bills being considered in the Texas Senate and Texas House in May 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Eric Gay/AP)
NPR
Courts & Law

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.

4 years ago

A Share Food Program worker is seen carrying boxes
Community

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.

4 years ago

File - Protestors gathered outside the Planned Parenthood Clinic on Locust Street in Center City. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Courts & Law

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.

4 years ago

U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon recently secured $650,000 in federal funding to support the creation of mobile crisis teams in Delco. (Kenny Cooper/WHYY)
Courts & Law

‘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.

4 years ago

Pro-choice demonstrators make signs Tuesday in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington.
(Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images)
NPR
Community

A Canadian official says Americans can get abortions there if Roe is overturned

Karina Gould, the minister of families, children, and social development said that Canada would allow Americans to obtain abortions.

4 years ago

Marchers walk from the art museum to Philadelphia City Hall as part of an abortion rights rally
Courts & Law
Billy Penn

‘Fight like hell’: How Philly and Pa. officials are reacting to the Supreme Court abortion leak

From the governor to the mayor to representatives at all levels, elected Democrats are sounding an alarm.

4 years ago

Protesters hold signs in support of Roe v. Wade outside the U.S. Supreme Court
Courts & Law

Report: Draft opinion suggests Supreme Court will overturn Roe

A decision to overrule Roe would lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states and could have huge ramifications for this year's elections.

4 years ago

The historical marker that honors Dr. John Fryer at 13th and Locust Streets in Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

Doctor who challenged LGBTQ psychiatric diagnosis 50 years ago honored in Philadelphia

Dr. John Fryer who testified at ‘Dr. Henry Anonymous’ before the APA is recognized for removing the stigma of being gay on the 50th anniversary of his testimony.

4 years ago

Philadelphians, including Mayor Jim Kenney, joined hands to raise awareness of sexual voice at the WOAR Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence at their Hands Around City Hall event on April 29, 2022. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

Circle honoring victims of sexual assault closes out Philly advocacy event

The event came as Sexual Assault Awareness Month winds down.

4 years ago

A close-up of a New Jersey State Police Officer's uniform
Politics & Policy

N.J. advocates urge close look at state police culture before more troopers are added

Citing a history of racial discrimination, advocates say the Murphy administration should hear their concerns before adding more state troopers.

4 years ago

Rape kits
Politics & Policy

Pa. lawmakers urge approval of rape kit tracking system legislation

Pennsylvania lawmakers say the legislation would help reduce the state’s backlog of rape kits.

4 years ago

FILE - In this Dec. 13, 2018, file photo, a gate opens to the Harvard University campus in Cambridge, Mass. Harvard President Lawrence Bacow announced Tuesday, April 26, 2022 that the university is committing $100 million to study its ties to slavery and create a
Education

Harvard pledges $100 million to atone for role in slavery

President Lawrence Bacow announced the funding as Harvard released a new report detailing many ways the college benefited from slavery and perpetuated racial inequality.

4 years ago

Protesters confront police during a march Tuesday, Oct. 27 in West Philadelphia.
Courts & Law

Ex-Philly police officer charged in beating of mother during 2020 unrest

Kardos is accused of beating Rickia Young amid the unrest following the fatal police shooting of Walter Wallace Jr. in West Philadelphia.

4 years ago

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