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Race and exclusion in Philadelphia: Snapshots from the last 100 years – Part II purpose

Apr. 10, 2019 11:00 am

Race and exclusion in Philadelphia: Snapshots from the last 100 years – Part II

Guest columnists Eric Hartman and Stephanie Keene trace the 100-year history of exclusion and racism in Philadelphia, which they say explains today's poverty and life expectancy gaps. Part II of a two-part story.
Race and exclusion in Philadelphia: Snapshots from the past 100 years purpose

Mar. 27, 2019 8:38 am

Race and exclusion in Philadelphia: Snapshots from the past 100 years

Guest columnists Eric Hartman and Stephanie Keene trace the 100-year history of exclusion and racism in Philadelphia, which they say explains today's poverty and life expectancy gaps. Part I of a two-part story.
The newly formed Black-Jewish Alliance is speaking out against hate purpose

Nov. 6, 2018 9:43 am

The newly formed Black-Jewish Alliance is speaking out against hate

The leaders of the Anti-Defamation League offshoot intend to fight anti-Semitism and racism by standing together publicly and denouncing recent hate crimes.
10 essential books on social justice as recommended by 5 Philly nonprofit leaders people

Jul. 27, 2018 1:12 pm

10 essential books on social justice as recommended by 5 Philly nonprofit leaders

We asked: If you had the power to get every Philadelphian to read one great book to change their worldview, what would it be and why?
To prevent trauma in our youth, we must discuss structural inequalities method

Jun. 18, 2018 8:30 am

To prevent trauma in our youth, we must discuss structural inequalities

"The trauma of violence and racism does not just happen in large, dramatic ways, but in everyday microaggressions," writes Hopeworks 'N Camden's director of youth programs, Dannyelle Austin.
A cop and a Black man walk onto a stage in Philadelphia … purpose

Sep. 27, 2017 12:55 pm

A cop and a Black man walk onto a stage in Philadelphia …

Police officers and community members will come together to talk about their shared traumas in an upcoming Theater of Witness production, "Walk in my Shoes."
Love your Blackness with Asian Arts Initiative purpose

Jan. 30, 2017 9:53 am

Love your Blackness with Asian Arts Initiative

AAI is bringing over 20 artists together to address tensions between Black and Asian communities and create art in solidarity.
900WURD and Philly mag are producing a podcast on social justice purpose

Jan. 12, 2017 9:46 am

900WURD and Philly mag are producing a podcast on social justice

The media companies will release the podcast on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
‘The revolution will be funded’: Meet the Black and Brown Workers Collective people

Dec. 12, 2016 12:52 pm

‘The revolution will be funded’: Meet the Black and Brown Workers Collective

For the past year, the Black and Brown Workers Collective has been fighting for the rights of Black and Brown nonprofit staffers doing on-the-ground HIV/AIDS work.
Norris Square youth ponder the costs of privilege purpose

Dec. 9, 2016 12:42 pm

Norris Square youth ponder the costs of privilege

Youth at Norris Square Neighborhood Project will have their art on display Friday, Dec. 16.