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Social Justice

Police load arrested protesters into a Sheriff’s Office bus after closing Route 676 in both directions.
Community
Billy Penn

Philly bail funds raise over $1.8 million as protests and marches roil the city

The influx of donations follows a similar surge in Minneapolis.

5 years ago

Protesters gather at the Philadelphia Police Department Headquarters during a rally
Radio Times
Politics & Policy

What the George Floyd protests say about policing and black life in America

We talk about the protests over police violence against black Americans, the political implications, the public reaction and what comes next.

Air Date: June 2, 2020 10:00 am

Listen 48:59
Cleanup volunteers in West Philadelphia
Community
Billy Penn

How community leaders in Kensington, West Philly and other bruised neighborhoods say they’ll make it through

“What I saw today was every race out there just helping.”

5 years ago

Odell Griffin places his mail-in ballot in a box outside City Hall.
Community

On unprecedented Pa. primary day, high turnout in West Philly, too-big ballots in Bucks

Amid widespread protests, looting and a global pandemic that has triggered an economic shockwave — voters will cast ballots in the Pennsylvania primary.

5 years ago

President Trump walks past protest graffiti in Lafayette Park
NPR
Politics & Policy

Governors push back on Trump’s threat to deploy federal troops to quell unrest

The upbraiding from the White House didn't sit well with many governors, who have been busy responding to clashes between protesters and police in dozens of cities.

5 years ago

The crowd at the Art Museum continues to grow, protesting the police violence that killed George Floyd in Minneapolis. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Health

Plans to move Philly to ‘yellow’ forge ahead, despite risk of virus spread through gatherings

It will likely take a week or two to see the impact of recent gatherings, the health department says. Memorial Day effects, if any, haven’t appeared yet.

5 years ago

Philadelphia NAACP President Rodney Muhammad speaks at a peaceful protest at City Hall. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

Philly NAACP president talks about George Floyd protests

Rodney Muhammad, president of the Philadelphia chapter of the NAACP, talks about this past weekend of protests in response to the killing of George Floyd.

5 years ago

Listen 8:12
Philadelphia police officers guard the statue of Frank Rizzo after protests on May 30. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community

‘Resources better spent rebuilding’: Philly Councilmembers call on mayor to stop spending city money to protect Rizzo statue

Mayor Kenney’s choice to spend city money protecting a statue honoring an opponent of desegregation known for brutal policing disturbs some at City Hall.

5 years ago

Protesters help each other after being tear-gassed on the Ben Franklin Parkway
Community

Protesters tear-gassed in Philly after blocking highway traffic

From police headquarters, to City Hall to I-676, large groups of protesters have turned out Monday afternoon.

5 years ago

Listen 0:49
Democratic presidential candidate, former Vice President Joe Biden bows his head in prayer during a visit to Bethel AME Church in Wilmington, Del., Monday, June 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Community

Biden meets with black leaders at local church amid unrest

Biden vowed to address “institutional racism” in his first 100 days in office, if elected, as he met with community leaders at a predominantly African American church in Del.

5 years ago

President Donald Trump
Politics & Policy

Trump took shelter in White House bunker as protests raged

President Trump spent nearly an hour in the underground shelter, which was designed for use in emergencies like terrorist attacks.

5 years ago

Hannah Silbaugh, 21, attended a protest in Erie on Saturday, May 30, 2020. A video of her being struck by a police officer has gained national attention. (Screenshot from Twitter video / @the7goonies)
Community
PA Post

Erie woman who was kicked by police officer says, ’I was 100 percent peaceful’

Video of the incident has gone viral.

5 years ago

Protesters peacefully called for systemic change in the U.S. after a night of riots throughout the country.
Community

For Black Philadelphians, centuries of injustices come to a head in George Floyd protests

More than 500 people gathered at Philly City Hall for a peace rally Sunday, where the death of George Floyd wasn’t the only injustice on their minds.

5 years ago

Listen 0:56
Protesters attempt to take down the Frank Rizzo statue in front of the Municipal Services Building in Philadelphia. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

Philadelphia to relocate Frank Rizzo statue sooner

The statue was targeted during Saturday’s protests against police violence and the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

5 years ago

Protesters gather at the Philadelphia Police Department Headquarters during a rally
Community

Philly prepares to bring in National Guard as unrest spreads

Looting and vandalism spread to other parts of Philadelphia Sunday and officials prepared to bring in the National Guard to assist law enforcement.

5 years ago

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