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Social Justice

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Community

Apple shareholders reject proposal to scrap company’s diversity programs

The shareholder vote came a month after the same group presented a similar proposal during Costco's annual meeting, only to have it overwhelmingly rejected.

11 months ago

President Donald Trump arrives to speak at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute summit in Miami Beach, Fla., Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025.
Politics & Policy

White House will celebrate Black History Month as some government agencies skip after anti-DEI order

The Trump administration has issued a deadline to schools and universities to eliminate diversity initiatives or risk losing federal money.

11 months ago

protesters in D.C.
Community

‘No kings on Presidents Day’ rings out from protests against Trump and Musk

Dubbed “No Kings on Presidents Day” by the 50501 Movement, the latest protests came less than two weeks after a similar nationwide event on Feb. 5.

12 months ago

Participants in Collective Climb's Restorative Community Project cohort
Community

‘Build the trust’: Philly youth find, create community at Collective Climb

The organization recently opened its first permanent space in Center City.

12 months ago

Listen 1:00
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Politics & Policy

Trump says the U.S. will ‘take over’ Gaza and relocate its people. What does it mean?

During a press conference with Netanyahu, Trump said, "We'll own it...We have an opportunity to do something that could be phenomenal...the Riviera of the Middle East."

12 months ago

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Education

Camden schools brace for potential ICE operations

The school district will host an online workshop to teach families about their rights, as the Trump Administration authorizes immigration enforcement at schools.

12 months ago

State Sen. Sharif Street
Community

Philly immigrant groups call for general strike on Super Bowl Sunday in protest of Trump admin policies

The strike is part of a “Week of Action” running through Valentine's Day in Philadelphia to show the value of immigrants.

12 months ago

Listen 1:09
Josh Shapiro
Politics & Policy

Amid confusion, Pa. officials worry about impact of paused federal funding freeze

A spokesperson for Chester County said its Department of Community Development is unable to access more than $13.3 million in federal funds.

1 year ago

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Politics & Policy
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Montco official resigns after posting controversial TikTok emulating Elon Musk

A Towamencin supervisor posted a video mimicking Musk at President Trump's inauguration, where he appeared to make a Nazi salute to the crowd.

1 year ago

Parents and children listen to Queen Nur
Community

Please Touch Museum honors MLK Day by encouraging children to speak up

The museum used storytelling to show kids how powerful their voices are.

1 year ago

Cecile Richards speaking at the DNC
Community

Former Planned Parenthood president, women’s rights activist Cecile Richards has died at 67

Richards, the daughter of the late Texas Gov. Ann Richards, was diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, in 2023.

1 year ago

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Arts & Entertainment

Social Impact Database tracks how cultural sector engages Philly

The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance created the online survey tool to support its advocacy of the arts as a civic solution.

1 year ago

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Eiji Mizukane places a glass bottle into a paper trash bag during a North Philly cleanup
Community

How to get involved in Philly’s 2025 MLK Day of Service

Here’s a look at some of the volunteer opportunities in Philadelphia, from neighborhood cleanups and printmaking workshops to park and creek restoration efforts.

1 year ago

Outreach workers walking into a homeless encampment
Community

100-plus cities in the U.S. banned homeless camping this year. But will it work?

The burst of new laws follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling and reflects public frustration with record-high homelessness.

1 year ago

Arun Kundnani
Arts & Entertainment

Arun Kundnani receives Whiting Foundation grant for work documenting Jamal Al-Amin

The Philly-based writer is the first person allowed access to interview the Civil Rights Movement leader since he was incarcerated in 2002.

1 year ago

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