
Social Justice
Racist video spurs protest at Philly Catholic high school
The racist video showing teenage white girls in blackface was circulated on social media this week.
4 months ago
The Central Bucks School District is buying books to consider banning them from libraries
As part of its book review process, the district is buying books so committees can read them and make recommendations.
4 months ago
As Kansas City Chiefs head to the Super Bowl, their violent traditions alienate even some local fans
Some Kansas City Chiefs fans feel outright alienated every time they see that arrowhead-shaped logo or the so-called “tomahawk chop.”
4 months ago
Impassioned calls for police reform at Tyre Nichols’ funeral
The family of Tyre Nichols plans to lay him to rest Wednesday, three weeks after he died following a brutal beating by Memphis police.
4 months ago
It’s Black History Month. Here are 3 things to know about the annual celebration
Here are three things to know about Black History Month.
4 months ago
Police statements tell the first version of an incident. Then video footage comes out
In the days since Tennessee officials released video footage of Memphis police officers brutally beating Tyre Nichols, law enforcement has faced a new wave of criticism.
4 months ago
South Philly group discusses renaming ‘stop and frisk,’ adding community-oriented policing
In one South Philly neighborhood, community leaders and law enforcement are discussing creating a procedure that supports officers stopping young people and sharing resources.
4 months ago
The idea of a formal commission is backed by activists, Council members, and at least one mayoral candidate.
4 months ago
New program lets private citizens sponsor refugees in U.S.
The State Department program is called the Welcome Corps. The agency aims to line up 10,000 Americans who can help 5,000 refugees during the first year of the program.
4 months ago
Philly faith leaders hope weeklong seminar awakens a ‘citywide culture of reparations’
One of the goals is to address poverty “in a way that acknowledges the root,” an organizer said.
4 months ago
Volunteers tackle short-dumping along Tacony Creek
Hundreds of tires, a deflated soccer ball, and a bag of bones are just some of the items cleaned up as part of the King Day of Service in North Philadelphia.
4 months ago
On King’s holiday, daughter calls for bold action over words
The Rev. Bernice King said leaders — especially politicians — too often cheapen her father’s legacy into a “comfortable and convenient King” offering easy platitudes.
4 months ago
‘No work is insignificant’: When community service is what you’re called to do, you do it every day
Philly City Councilmember Kendra Brooks reflects on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and encourages people to show up for their community, in whatever way they can.
4 months ago
How to get involved in MLK Day events in the Philadelphia suburbs
Service, event, and volunteer opportunities are available in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties for MLK Day 2023.
4 months ago
How to get involved in Philly’s 2023 MLK Day of Service
Here’s a look at some MLK Day volunteer and engagement opportunities, from clothing drives and cleanups to radical symposiums.
5 months ago