Social Justice

The scream of Black communities has seemingly squelched all other voices in this moment, writes Drexel University graduate student Jarrell Hill.

A collective of social justice groups has spent years crafting a list of demands they have for the city. They ask people to know what protest leaders are calling for.

“I hate to think that I did that,” said one incoming freshman, apologizing for old Snapchats.

Windows were broken and stores looted after what started as a peaceful protest. City officials say they used restraint but won’t tolerate violence tonight.

“The section of 16th street in front of the White House is now officially ‘Black Lives Matter Plaza,’” Bowser tweeted. A sign was put up to mark the change.

Philadelphia D.A. Larry Krasner announced aggravated assault charges against a high-ranking city police officer for striking a protester Monday.

Staff Inspector Joe Bologna has a history of misconduct and is linked to past PPD corruption scandals.

In truth, broad systemic change is needed to save Black lives from the twin scourges of racism and police brutality. 

In social media posts earlier this week, the Republican official referred to Black Lives Matter as a radical left-wing hate group.

Philadelphia is yet again imposing a mandatory, citywide curfew — but it will start two hours later than usual, at 8 p.m.

Performers say it’s still important to celebrate Pride.

Agent Richard Dial said the driver of the second pickup truck, William “Roddie” Bryan, said he heard the gunman say a racist epithet as he stood over Arbery's body.

Between the state's two largest population centers, dozens of protests in smaller cities, boroughs and towns have also taken place, often outside the national spotlight.

We need a vaccine for the racial pandemic.

Protesters filled the streets the same day it was announced that the charge against one Minneapolis officer was increased to second-degree murder in the death of George Floyd.