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NewsWorks hosted a public forum on Nov. 17 about the relationship between the police and the communities they serve by asking: What should the future of policing look like?

NewsWorks hosted a public discussion to find out how Philadelphians are addressing the national dialogue about community-police relations.

NewsWorks hosted a public discussion on Nov. 17 at WHYY studios about the relationship between the police and the communities they serve. Four guests shared personal stories.

My mother was a very compassionate and faithful volunteer in the community and our church. I want to live and leave that same sweet fragrance of integrity and kindness.

I have learned to not view all officers as "bad cops." However, society does not understand that we cannot say #AllLivesMatter until everyone understands #BlackLivesMatter.

As the United States becomes more diverse, the role of the police becomes more dynamic and challenging, but I believe we have moved too far from the original intent.

The foundation of community policing rests upon three building blocks: community leaders, community participation, and governmental agencies.

A queer Australian filmmaker living in Japan connected to the theme of domestic violence in LGBT relationships. He shares a music video he made, which examines the subject.

Marriage has been important for LGBT communities, but there are perhaps more critical issues that have been unnoticed by the dominant culture and underreported in the media.

WHYY hosted a public forum on Sept. 15 about the long-running priorities of LGBT communities that may be overlooked in the mainstream emphasis on marriage equality.

With so much attention on the issue of same-sex marriage — and the continuing focus on Kim Davis — there are countless issues and per ...

Working with LGBT youth, I witness them struggle to cope with abusive partners daily. The thing I hear over and over is: "I want to leave him, but I have nowhere else to go."

It is still legal to discriminate in most states based on sexual orientation and gender identity. For aging transgender people, even more obstacles exist.

Self-examination is a prerequisite of coming out, and the moral power of that act is the foundation of all of our victories. I think we should claim that moral power.

The worst threat of violence for the transgender community came from the Philadelphia Police Department. But now we're working to improve that relationship.