
Social Justice
Community leader Sarun Chan said the threat illustrated the dangers Asian people face and called for law enforcement to investigate further.
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More abortion restrictions have been enacted in the U.S. this year than in any other
State legislatures have passed at least 90 laws restricting the procedure in 2021 so far, finds a report released this month from the Guttmacher Institute.
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Mount Laurel community says white neighbor’s racist rant is the tip of the iceberg
Edward Mathews’ racist rant against a Black neighbor, captured on viral video, has left a mark on what neighbors describe as a peaceful, multi-cultural community.
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Historians are searching for stories of enslaved people who built the White House
Three markers at the northern end of Lafayette Square — where it meets H Street and Black Lives Matter Plaza — will outline the history of slavery and the White House.
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VIDEO: Frederick Douglass’ descendants deliver his ‘Fourth of July’ speech
In this short film, five young descendants of Frederick Douglass read and respond to excerpts of his famous speech, "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?"
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This 1983 feminist film was set in the dystopian future, so basically right now
Born in Flames is an entertaining, energetic mélange of punk and science fiction, set in the not-too-distant future (which is to say, around now).
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Lessons from Cosby case should serve as a cautionary tale for all of us
The court is right, but Cosby’s accusers are understandably angry.
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Why Krasner is asking Pa.’s high court to change how jurors hear use-of-force law
The unusual request is the beginning of a potentially long legal process that has delayed the trial of the first on-duty Philly officer charged with murder in nearly 20 years.
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'I knew things could fall apart': A Penn professor weighs in on court’s reversal of Cosby conviction
Court's reversal on Cosby conviction doesn’t sit well with Penn professor.
Air Date: July 1, 2021
Listen 9:20Reactions to Bill Cosby’s Release
After his 2018 sexual assault conviction, Bill Cosby was suddenly free to leave prison Wednesday afternoon.
Air Date: July 1, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:15Art Museum hires its first director of diversity and inclusion
Alphonso Atkins Jr. has had a long career in diversity, equity, and inclusivity management.
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Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium to receive Philadelphia Magis Award
Each year, the award is given to a person or organization who goes above and beyond for their community.
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UN rights chief: Reparations needed for people of African descent
The report hopes to build on momentum around the intensified scrutiny worldwide about the blight of racism and its impact on Africans and people of African descent.
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Pennsylvania youth trek to White House to support climate justice initiative
About a dozen young Pennsylvanians are on their way to the White House to advocate for a climate and economic justice initiative.
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Judge rejects Chauvin’s request for new trial in Floyd death
Judge Peter Cahill denied the request Friday, saying defense attorney Eric Nelson has not shown that abused its discretion and denied Chauvin the right to a fair trial.
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