Social Justice
‘Rendering Justice’ at African American Museum features formerly incarcerated artists
“Rendering Justice,” at the African American Museum of Philadelphia, features artists making work about reentering society.
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Agencies, contractors suspend diversity training to avoid violating Trump order
Three civil rights groups filed a federal class-action lawsuit Thursday challenging the Trump administration's recent crackdown on diversity training.
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‘He’s nonviolent’: Friends, family of arrested West Philly activist rally to rebuke federal charges
Activist and school teacher Anthony Smith was arrested Wednesday on federal charges. Friends say it’s a political stunt and that he’s innocent.
4 years ago
Businesses left reeling after being targeted by looters
Troy Moore said the looting and vandalism of local commercial corridors and shopping centers will have a ripple impact on the affected communities.
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Feds charge West Philly activist, teacher with arson
Anthony Smith and three others charged in the federal indictment face a mandatory minimum of seven years in prison if convicted.
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Video of Philly police bashing SUV, driver with batons sparks internal affairs investigation
So far, Philadelphia police have declined to explain what precipitated the incident and why the SUV’s passengers, including a small child, were removed from the car.
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Philly issues citywide curfew; PPD to release 911 call, bodycam footage of Wallace killing
The curfew will go into effect Wednesday at 9 p.m. and will be in place through 6 a.m. Thursday.
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Teaching Black Lives Matter virtually? Some Philadelphia teachers say it can be done
Educators' concerns followed the police shooting death of Walter Wallace Jr. and unrest across the city.
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Day-after protests of Wallace killing repeat calls for respect for Black lives
The shooting, captured on video, has prompted outrage and disbelief among neighbors and West Philadelphia residents.
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Violence tears through West Philly after deadly police shooting; 30 officers injured
The violence happened after police shot and killed Walter Wallace, who was reportedly armed with a knife.
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9 rehabbed homes and a test of radical housing activism are coming to this block
Agency officials hope the new residents will occupy the homes by the end of the year — a fast timeline warranted by a growing affordability crisis compounded by the pandemic.
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Listen 1:45Philadelphia has the highest number of registered voters in 35 years
More than 90% of eligible residents are signed up to cast a ballot.
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Camden celebrates a BLM artwork that had a contentious creation
Organizers of the effort to make the painting on a four-block stretch of Broadway clashed with city leaders. Vehicular traffic already has the paint peeling.
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Before the bombing: How MOVE became one of Philly’s greatest tragedies
Tommy Oliver’s documentary shows the radical commune’s early years, tracing escalating tension with the city that led up to the tragic 1985 police bombing.
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Listen 1:40‘Everything has gone to hell’: Nigerians in Philly connect with protests sweeping their home country
As police violently crack down on protesters in their home country, Nigerians in Philadelphia have joined the movement with demonstrations of their own.
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