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Every week listeners hear stories about race and identity that expand their minds, and learn practical ways to make their lives better. It's lifelong learning that ranges from the big picture to tiny details and everything in between.

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ICE treatment of international travelers cited in boycott of Philly conference

More than 2,000 have signed a petition critical of July mathematics meet-up.

3 months ago

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Delaware
Employment
Immigration
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‘They will be exposed’: Delaware must surrender wage records for 15 businesses targeted by ICE investigation, federal judge rules

Feds say they are conducting a criminal probe after receiving tips that the companies are illegally employing undocumented immigrants.

3 months ago

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Higher Education
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

Penn appeals a federal court ruling requiring the university to turn over information related to Jewish staff

The university requested a stay of the court order to release the records, arguing that doing so would cause "irreparable harm.”

3 months ago

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the back of A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer
Immigration
Philadelphia
Policing

Philadelphia ‘ICE Out’ legislation: Here’s what to know as City Council weighs bills

Six of the seven bills restricting federal immigration enforcement activities in the city take effect July 7.

3 months ago

People walk past an informational panel at President's House Site Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, in Philadelphia.
History
Philadelphia
Public Spaces

Court blocks National Park Service plans to replace slavery exhibit at President’s House Site

Advocates for the site say the new renderings diminish references to slavery and whitewash American history. A federal court stopped any further changes.

3 months ago

Donald Trump speaking at a podium, with Pete Hegseth standing beside him.
Government Accountability
International
Military

Some Pa., Del., N.J. lawmakers call for invoking the 25th Amendment in response to Trump’s Iran threat and deadline

Some members of Congress from the Greater Philadelphia area are calling for the invocation of the 25th Amendment to have President Donald Trump removed from office.

3 months ago

gas prices at a Philly gas station
Energy
International
Military

‘Ridiculous, absurd’: Philadelphia-area gas prices top $4 a gallon for the first time in 4 years

Stanford University researchers estimate rising gasoline prices will cost American families an extra $850 this year, zeroing out any expected tax refunds.

3 months ago

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Students walking on Penn's campus
Higher Education
Pennsylvania
Religion

Federal judge orders Penn to turn over information on Jewish staffers as part of discrimination investigation

Penn argued that complying with the request for information would put employees and students at risk.

3 months ago

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Kelvin Lesene (left) and Kai Wright (right)
Community Events
Delaware
History

Delaware State University honors Tuskegee Airmen, inspiring the next generation of aviation leaders

Delaware State University's Tuskegee commemoration connects history with opportunity, introducing students to careers in aviation and STEM.

3 months ago

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ICE agents standing and talking at the Philadelphia airport.
Philadelphia
Policing
Transportation

TSA union leaders, city officials call for ICE to depart from the Philadelphia airport

City Council will soon consider legislation that would further regulate ICE’s activities in Philadelphia, though Mayor Parker remains tight-lipped on the issue.

4 months ago

Allison Posner, an organizer for an upcoming
New Jersey
Politics
Protests

N.J. suburbanites embrace anti-Trump resistance before No Kings protests in Philadelphia, across U.S.

A growing faction of concerned citizens in the Philadelphia suburbs and across the U.S. are positioned on the front lines of the anti-Trump resistance.

4 months ago

ICE agents at Philadelphia Airport
Immigration
Philadelphia
Policing
Travel

‘ICE, play nice’: Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner warns ICE agents deployed to airport amid government shutdown

Unmasked agents were observed standing near entrances to security check-in lines at Philadelphia International Airport on Tuesday.

4 months ago

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Protesters with the No Kings rally listen to speakers at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on June 14, 2025.
Explainers
Philadelphia
Protests

Philadelphia ‘No Kings’ protest 2026: What to know ahead of March 28 rally

Millions gathered across the U.S. last year as part of the demonstrations against the Trump administration. More will take place this weekend.

4 months ago

Liza Meiris tabling for PA Youth Vote
Higher Education
Philadelphia
Politics

Young Philadelphians are finding success with PA Youth Vote, tipping peers toward civic involvement

Through the nonpartisan nonprofit, students are working on projects to improve civic education and to motivate young people to vote.

4 months ago

President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the House chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026.
Economy
Government
Kids
National

Trump child savings accounts: What they are, who they can help and their impact on wealth inequality

Trump Accounts — or 530A investment accounts — stem from a concept called “baby bonds,” which the creators hoped would reduce the racial wealth gap.

4 months ago

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