Social Justice
The Supreme Court rules for a designer who doesn’t want to make wedding websites for gay couples
The court ruled 6-3 for designer Lorie Smith despite a Colorado law that bars discrimination based on sexual orientation, race, gender, and other characteristics.
10 months ago
Philly airport workers push for $15 minimum wage nationwide
It’s been about two years since Philadelphia City Council voted to mandate prevailing wages at the Philadelphia International Airport.
10 months ago
Supreme Court rules that colleges must stop considering the race of applicants for admission
In a 6-3 decision, the court struck down admissions plans at Harvard and the University of North Carolina, the nation's oldest private and public colleges, respectively.
10 months ago
Truck driver guilty of killing 11 at Pittsburgh synagogue in deadliest attack on Jews in US history
Jurors must now decide whether the 50-year-old should be sent to death row or sentenced to life in prison without parole as the federal trial shifts to a penalty phase.
10 months ago
Grand jury indicts Daniel Penny in chokehold death of New York City subway rider Jordan Neely
If convicted, Penny could face years in prison.
11 months ago
Philadelphia is getting serious about studying reparations for Black Americans
A movement has been growing for years, bolstered by N’COBRA PHL and local faith leaders.
11 months ago
Voices from the violent civil rights era see attacks on voting rights as part of ongoing struggle
People at the epicenter of the fight for voting rights six decades ago are reflecting on the times and their struggles.
11 months ago
The story behind Juneteenth and how it became a federal holiday
Here is a look at the origins of Juneteenth, how it became a federal holiday, and more about its history.
11 months ago
Supreme Court rules in favor of Black voters in Alabama redistricting case
The Supreme Court has issued a surprising ruling in favor of Black voters in a congressional redistricting case.
11 months ago
Opal Lee, ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth,’ raises the holiday flag in Philly
Opal Lee, 96, of Fort Worth, Texas, came to Philadelphia to mark the federal holiday she is credited with creating.
11 months ago
Three years after George Floyd, activists push for racial equity and police accountability
Activists say the energy and purpose of the George Floyd protests continue to fuel social justice fights three years later.
11 months ago
Listen 4:37Bank set to settle lending discrimination lawsuit alleging ‘redlining’ in Philly area
The agreement is part of a broader initiative to root out the discriminatory practice.
11 months ago
On the anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, reckoning with police violence remains in limbo
Now, three years since Floyd’s murder, proponents of federal actions still await signs of change.
11 months ago
Here’s what happened to everyone arrested during the 2020 protests in Philadelphia
Some serious offenders got federal prison sentences, while a new diversionary program saw positive results.
11 months ago
All-time NFL great running back, social activist Jim Brown dead at 87
Brown was one of the greatest players in football history and one of the game’s first superstars.
11 months ago