
Social Justice
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
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“What I saw today was every race out there just helping.”
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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
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
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.
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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 8:12Mayor Kenney’s choice to spend city money protecting a statue honoring an opponent of desegregation known for brutal policing disturbs some at City Hall.
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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 0:49Biden 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.
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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.
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Erie woman who was kicked by police officer says, ’I was 100 percent peaceful’
Video of the incident has gone viral.
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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.
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Listen 0:56Philadelphia 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.
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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.
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