Historical mistreatment and healthcare disparities loom like an ominous cloud when attempting to assuage fears, says Dr. Ala Stanford, who was one of the panelists in the conversation last week.

A recent grant allows B.A.R.W.E. to compensate M.E.C. for its input, helping  B.A.R.W.E. honor its commitment to not unfairly burden Black educators in building antiracist work.

The DA, Mayor and First Judicial District have "refused to release most of the people trapped in their deadly jails, with no court dates in sight," PCBF says. On Saturday, the org spent around $250,000 to bail out as many as they could.

Mail-in ballots were not available in either braille or in large print. And the accessible remote ballot PA made available instead isn't actually fully accessible. Why should the the blind and visually impaired still have to fight for their right to vote?

Pam McGonigle no longer competes, but like her guide dog Maida — who smiles after a sprint — she keeps running for the joy of it.

During October, National Federation of the Blind chapters across the country will host outreach events and fundraisers with the mission of breaking down misconceptions about the blind. The Keystone chapter event is Oct. 17.