Topic: Race
“No One Will Mistake Me For the Valet”
A white Temple professor acknowledges what she cannot know about racism in America—but what she must take responsibility for
By Abby JonesThe 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 PetersonCalling Out White Noise
A white father of three young black men pens an open letter to white people
By Seth BergerWhat Can We Do?
The horrendous police killing of George Floyd—on the heels of two other high-profile killings of African Americans this year—makes clear once again that we cannot stand by. Here, 13 ways all of us can start making change.
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyLessons From The Locker Room
A former Eagle and community activist reacts to the killing of George Floyd by sharing lessons on diversity and common cause
By Connor BarwinGeorge Floyd’s Ghost Is In Your Mirror
A white suburban father of three young black men on whom is really responsible for the injustice of our criminal justice system
By Seth BergerUnprecedented Doesn’t Mean Unexpected
The City, like the country, was unprepared for Covid-19, WURD’s midday host contends. How do we do better now?
By Charles D. EllisonThe Color of Coronavirus
Black and brown Philadelphians may be the hardest hit by COVID-19—as they are by so many issues. A local writer and educator has some ideas to fight that.
By Hilary BeardHBCU Week
At the Wilmington event, hundreds of students get on-the-spot admissions and scholarships to attend historically black colleges. Philly’s high schoolers could use the same chance
By Katherine RapinPhiladelphia The Great Experiment
The latest from Sam Katz’s History Making Productions looks at the golden age of Wanamaker —when civic leaders didn’t wait for permission
By Jamie Bogert