Social Justice

An open letter to the Democratic vice presidential candidate from a local business leader and cofounder of the B Corp movement

Reflecting on the power of James Baldwin’s timeless lessons in time for what would have been his 100th birthday.

A new report by Children First highlights the ways Hispanic children in Philly are beating the odds — and where they need more support

New Yorker author Eliza Griswold followed a progressive local church through its last fraught days following the murder of George Floyd. Join us August 12 for a book release party and conversation about the lessons learned for America

Two Philadelphia women incarcerated in their mid-teens ask for support for comprehensive juvenile justice reform bill that has lingered too long in Harrisburg

City Council’s task force faces a daunting task: How do you close our opportunity and wealth gaps without alienating key parts of a fragile coalition? Devin Cotten's Cleveland pilot might have an answer

The MSNBC host and Citizen board member reminds us that we've been here before, restricting immigration and deporting immigrants is dangerous to our future and economy

Philadelphia is among a group of cities that received funding to answer that question — and to come up with ways to address it

A grassroots Black empowerment activist who has long flown under the mainstream radar is one of the reasons Juneteenth in Philly is the harmonious, artful and joyous celebration it is today

Yes, let’s celebrate our liberation on Juneteenth. But also, let’s remember the history that came before