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These Are The Hard Lessons I’ve Had To Teach My Son About Being Black In America | Opinion
'I’ve had to teach my 13-year-old son that being perceived as a grown Black man can be dangerous.'
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Philly Council Committee Advances Paid Leave Bill For Public Health Emergencies
'City Council is aiming to extend the city’s paid sick leave law to employees working during the novel coronavirus pandemic.'
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A PA. Board Is Sidelining Officers With Mental Health Histories. But Advocates Say It’s Proof Of A Problematic Law.
'Some of the commitments, which are legal under Section 302 of Pennsylvania’s Mental Health Act, took place when the officers were working.'
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From Grandfather To Grandson, The Lessons Of The Tulsa Race Massacre | Opinion
'The terror of the Tulsa race riot is something that has been with me for almost as long as I can remember.'
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To Avoid A Crisis On Election Day, PA. Needs To Count Its Mail-In Ballots Much Sooner | Mark O’keefe
'Picture this. It’s election day, Nov. 3, 2020.'
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John Bolton Refused To Help When It Mattered Most. But There Is An Upside | Dick Polman
'Timing is everything in life and politics, and this guy’s could not be worse.'
Philadelphia, PA|News|
In Philly, A Growing Call To Change City Street Named For ‘Dred Scott’ Author
'Demonstrators calling on city officials to rename Taney Street plan to march at noon on Saturday starting at Taney and Pine streets.'
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In NEPA, A Joyous Celebration Of Juneteenth — And A Call To Action
'Bill Browne has a funny story to tell you.'
Philadelphia, PA|News|
‘Say Her Name’: Philly Protesters Seek Justice For Black, Trans Women
'Organized by New Voices for Reproductive Justice, the march was one of countless held across the city since the murder of George Floyd.'
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I’m A Black Man In 2020. These Are The Questions I’m Asking Myself. There Are No Easy Answers | Anwar Curtis
'My initial reaction was me taking a deep breath. For those few seconds of breathing and reflecting, breathing and reflecting.'
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Racism Is White People’s Fault. It’s Our Responsibility To End It | Opinion
'There is no simple cure for white racism.'
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Feeding The Beasts: How A PA. Aquarium And An Aviary Weathered The COVID-19 Crisis
'For as long as he can remember, Elchynski has been interested in reptiles and amphibians.'
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What Is Juneteenth? The Origin Of The Holiday And Why So Many Companies Are Now Recognizing It
'A growing number of global corporations plan to honor Juneteenth as a formal company holiday.'
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Three Takeaways From The First Day Of The PA. Senate’s Police Reform Hearings
'Last week, Black lawmakers in the state House staged a sit-in demanding action on a raft of bills overhauling policing tactics.'
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The Capitol Reopens Monday, And Visitors Must Wear Masks. Will House Lawmakers?
'The masking requirement is the first to cover lawmakers.'
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Philly Schools Are Still Seeking Input On Improving Digital Learning
'Approximately 80,000 families have replied to a School District of Philadelphia survey seeking input about digital learning.'
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Philly Community Leaders Talk Race, Columbus Statue In South Philly
'About 25 community and political leaders met Thursday afternoon to address concerns around racial strife occurring in the city.'
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For Juneteenth, We’re Ceding The Floor | Friday Morning Coffee
'With so many banks and public offices either closed or shuttering early in honor of the Juneteenth holiday today, we’re doing the same.'
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Land Loss Has Plagued Black America Since Emancipation. Is It Time To Look Again At ‘Black Commons?’ | Opinion
'The “40 acres and a mule” promised to formerly enslaved Africans never came to pass.'
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We Can’t Address Racial Injustice In Pa. Without Fixing Our Unfair Public School Funding System | Opinion
'In the midst of a global pandemic, we have all been called to acknowledge and confront systemic racism.'