Social Justice

The Asian Arts Initiative in Philadelphia is exhibiting work by a group of Dalit, once known as “untouchables,” to protest that social hierarchy.

I had believed the hype that students of this millennial generation were “over” the diversity thing … that they believed we were living in a post-racial society.

University of Pennsylvania sophomore Claire Sliney won an Academy Award Sunday evening.

The league has also reached a deal with Carolina Panthers safety Eric Reid over similar collusion allegations.

A KFC near Dover, Delaware forced a supervisor to pump breast milk in an office where employees often barged in on her.

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam admitted that he wore blackface, and the subsequent backlash has provided insight into Americans views and knowledge of our racist past.

WHYY reporter Trenae Nuri talked with Feminista Jones about her new book, "Reclaiming Our Space."

The partial federal government shutdown is threatening food stamp benefits beyond February. Pennsylvania officials see a crisis coming in the next few weeks.

Religious conservatives have rarely faced much competition in the political realm from faith-based groups on the left. Donald Trump may finally be changing that.

Some say a new video depicting a confrontation between a Native American elder and schoolboys wearing "MAGA" hats excuses the boys' disrespectful behavior.

The 24th annual Martin Luther King Day of Service at Girard College brought 4 to 5,000 volunteers to the historic school in North Philadelphia.

Last year, Quakertown students taunted and threw rocks at students from the majority-black Cheltenham district. As a response, the district held its first MLK Day of Service.

Marty speaks with poet laureate Tracy K. Smith. Then we hear from a pediatrician about the Flint water crisis. Finally, we'll hear about the effects of childhood adversity.

How has protesting in America — and Philadelphia — changed since Martin Luther King, Jr. fought for civil rights and how effective is it?

For the third year in a row Philadelphia’s streets were flooded with thousands of rally goers supporting a renewed women’s movement.