Voice: James Peterson

The Unapologetically Black Genius of Reuben Harley
Catching up with the chef, photographer and fashion entrepreneur on the journey to launching his “Black folk cooking” empire this month
By James Peterson
The False Symmetry of American Racial Politics
America may have moved on from the deadly Capitol siege. But the show of political and ideological force will continue to define us—if we let it.
By James Peterson
The Color of Coronavirus: Engines for Misery in the Racial Pandemic
We know that people of color suffer more from Covid-19. A Philly-born researcher makes the case that racism makes the pandemic worse for everyone
By James Peterson
The Color of Coronavirus: Racial Equity Rapid Response Teams
Some cities have deployed dedicated teams to combat the racial disparities exposed and exacerbated by Covid-19.
By James Peterson
The Color of Coronavirus: A Model For Possibilities
Could the proposed Healthy Town Tioga Project be the solution to the disparities that plague Philly?
By James Peterson
Color of Coronavirus: What’s Behind Black Conspiracism?
A deep dive into understanding the rise of Covid-19 conspiracy thinking in the Black community. Ever hear of the "King Alfred Plan"?
By James Peterson
The Color of Coronavirus: Black Mental Health Aftershocks
Black Philadelphians already suffered from trauma before the pandemic. Do we need a new approach to therapy?
By James Peterson
The Liberation Relay
Juneteenth, celebrating the end of slavery, is a City holiday for the first time today—but Black Americans’ fight for freedom is long and enduring
By James Peterson