Voice: James Peterson
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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
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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.
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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
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Racial Equity Rapid Response Teams
Some cities have deployed dedicated teams to combat the racial disparities exposed and exacerbated by Covid-19.
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A Model For Possibilities
Could the proposed Healthy Town Tioga Project be the solution to the disparities that plague Philly?
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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"?
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Black Mental Health Aftershocks
Black Philadelphians already suffered from trauma before the pandemic. Do we need a new approach to therapy?
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Our Mournful Undertaking
The first in a series exploring Covid-19’s effects on Black Philadelphians asks: What else is lost when someone dies?
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The Slow Death of Black Americans
The Citizen’s new columnist reflects on what today’s media coverage glosses over: the long, wrenching story of black people in this country
By James Peterson