Topic: Race
Black Men and Kamala Harris
Why we must encourage Black men to vote, no matter how they cast their ballots
By James PetersonAli Velshi on Abortion Bans and Black women
The MSNBC host and Citizen board member fights the racist, paternalistic propaganda that abortion is "Black genocide." It is vital healthcare
By Ali Velshi“Diverse Thought Yields Better Results”
AR Spruce, led by Maleda Berhane, demonstrates how real estate development can — and should — incorporate more people from more backgrounds to remake our city
By Katie GilbertFear of a Biracial President
Amidst last week’s rally of 14,000 people featuring Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, there was something missing: Any mention of race from the Dems’ presidential ticket
By Malcolm BurnleyThe Reparations Trap
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
By Larry PlattWhat’s Behind Philly’s Racial Wealth Gap?
Philadelphia is among a group of cities that received funding to answer that question — and to come up with ways to address it
By Courtney DuCheneA Time To Weep
Yes, let’s celebrate our liberation on Juneteenth. But also, let’s remember the history that came before
By James PetersonPhiladelphia Celebrates Juneteenth 2024
A holiday with Philly roots includes some of the city's biggest events of the year, from Germantown to West Philadelphia to Southwest and Old City — and then some
By Abigail Chang and Lauren McCutcheonAli Velshi on the Need for DEI in Medicine
The MSNBC anchor and Citizen Board member on why hospitals — and Congress — must address the health care crisis of Black Americans.
By Ali VelshiAli Velshi Banned Book Club — Black Stories in Philadelphia
The MSNBC host and Citizen board member talks to fellow Citizen board member Angela Val, Visit Philly CEO, about making Philly the epicenter for resisting book bans through the use of "Little Freedom Libraries"
By Ali Velshi