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Where there is no freedom: My year living under a dictator in West Africa

The truth is tricky. In the age of instant gratification and social media, Americans expect unlimited access to the truth while they pick ...

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The embattled aftermath of the Bernie Sanders campaign

The broad base rallied by Bernie Sanders appears to remain disjointed and undirected. What can these people build, now that their objective has been deferred?

8 years ago

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Timeline: A history of Philly protests

The roots of dissent run deep in Philadelphia.

8 years ago

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Jerry Pinkney’s illustrated world, an escape from a nation in conflict

To this day, as the world gets more complicated, with more stress on me, my family, my community, our world, I can retreat to my imagination and the act of making pictures.

8 years ago

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Philly police making strides to protect and serve transgender community

The worst threat of violence for the transgender community came from the Philadelphia Police Department. But now we're working to improve that relationship.

9 years ago

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Honoring life and legacy of Octavius Catto, 19th century civil rights champion

The Mann Center for the Performing Arts has organized a series of concerts, workshops, and educational programs centered around the life of Octavius Catto.

11 years ago

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Phila. chips in for statue of civil right leader Octavius Catto

Plans to honor a Philadelphia civil rights champion with a statue are getting a boost now that the city will pay for one quarter of the cost. 

14 years ago

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Octavius Catto: A forgotten legacy

Octavius Catto was, in his day, as known for his civil rights activism as was Frederick Douglass.

14 years ago

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