Topic: Race
Why I Support a Reparations Task Force
A local entrepreneur/anti-racist organizer on why he favors City Council’s proposal to study what reparations might look like for Black Philadelphians
By Jay Coen GilbertThe Evidence on Charter Schools Is In
Public charter schools work, a schools reformer explains — especially for Black, Hispanic and low-income students
By Mark GleasonAli Velshi on Erasing the Tulsa Race Massacre
MSNBC anchor and Citizen Board member says more than a century later, our country is still suppressing the truth about the White riot that destroyed the thriving Black community of Greenwood
By Ali VelshiA Bold Proposal for I-95
The interstate has splintered neighborhoods and magnified inequities since its construction in 1957. A former mayoral campaign staffer proposes a solution: transportation reparations
By Amanda SteinbergThe Duality Painter
Patricia Renee’ Thomas’ vibrant paintings portraying Black women and nature balance reality and hope. Here, in the latest Forman Arts Initiative partnership, how she learned and teaches her students to do the same, in art and in life
By Logan CryerHow to Really Run A City Live Taping
The first ever live recording of our newest podcast considered the question: How can we grow Black business in cities?
By Lauren McCutcheon and Roxanne Patel ShepelavyHow to Really Run A City Live Taping
The live recording will kick off the African-American Chamber of Commerce summit of Black Mayors to address the question: How can we grow Black business in cities?
By Jessica Blatt PressIn Color Birding Club
The intentionally welcoming outdoors club celebrates birding season with events in spring, fall (and other seasons too) — for all people
By Kiersten A. AdamsCritical Race Theatre
Former Roots Crew member Dice Raw first made his name chronicling his Philadelphia history through music. Now, as head of Philly’s legendary New Freedom Theatre, he’s telling the stories of Black Americans throughout all our history
By James PetersonAli Velshi Banned Book Club with Grace Lin
The MSNBC host speaks with the bestselling children's author and illustrator about the very unlikely banning of her storybook, A Big Mooncake for Little Star
By Ali Velshi