Social Justice
Philly Black Radical Collective makes demands far beyond defund the police
The Philadelphia Black Radical Collective lists 13 demands, and plans to stage acts of rebellion for each one.
6 years ago
Delaware Chamber of Commerce members get a lesson in how to improve diversity and create a more inclusive work culture
6 years ago
Impatience grows for cops’ arrests in Breonna Taylor’s death
Three months after officers busted into Taylor's apartment and shot her to death, only one officer who opened fire has lost his job. No one is facing criminal charges.
6 years ago
Supreme Court rules some asylum seekers cannot challenge removal
The high court's 7-2 ruling applies to people who fail their initial asylum screenings, making them eligible for quick deportation, or expedited removal.
6 years ago
Where should Marconi Plaza’s Columbus statue go? Philly officials taking suggestions
In recent weeks, the Christopher Columbus statue has been the site of confrontations. Philly officials seek to remove the statue and they want to hear from residents.
6 years ago
Krasner tells Columbus supporters to leave baseball bats and hatred at home
The Philadelphia District Attorney has charged a man for assaulting a photographer Tuesday night at Marconi Plaza.
6 years ago
3 men indicted on murder charges in killing of Ahmaud Arbery
A Glynn County grand jury has indicted Travis McMichael, Greg McMichael and William “Roddie” Bryan Jr. on charges including malice and felony murder.
6 years ago
Police reimagined: The future of public safety, part 2
How do you reduce funding for police, and change their role in communities, while ensuring public safety for all?
6 years ago
Racist social media posts inspire Lower Merion parent to call for anti-hate training in schools
Jennifer Lynn talks with Andrea Gosfield, who calls for a more racially equitable district after her son showed her racist social media posts by schoolmates.
6 years ago
Listen 7:09Dozens of ‘defund-the-police’ protesters arrested for occupying Municipal Services Building
The group occupied the Municipal Services Building, which has been closed to the public during the pandemic, to demand a $120M police budget cut.
6 years ago
Police researcher: Officers have similar biases regardless of race
Rashawn Ray says diversity helps, but that "officers, regardless of their race or gender, have similar implicit biases, particularly about Black people."
6 years ago
POWER: Pa. state education funding is a textbook example of structural racism
Member of interfaith grassroots organization expresses support for Student Union calls on redirecting resources from security to support.
6 years ago
Noose left in Black driver’s garage stall at NASCAR race track
The garage stall was assigned to Bubba Wallace, who had led the successful campaign to ban Confederate flags from NASCAR facilities and events.
6 years ago
Black Catholics: Words not enough as church decries racism
Some Black Catholics are calling on church leaders to engage more energetically with youth at the forefront of the protest movement.
6 years ago
Vehicle attacks rise as extremists target protesters
From May 27 to June 17, Weil recorded at least 50 vehicle ramming attacks nationwide. Of those, five were by law enforcement and 45 by civilians.
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