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Radio host Victor Martinez
Politics & Policy

In hard-fought Pennsylvania, fast-growing Hispanic communities present a test for Harris and Trump

In a stretch of what once was Pennsylvania steel country, Democrats and Republicans are looking to test their strength with Latino voters.

2 months ago

Books written by Asian-American authors
Education

How Delaware will update curriculum to represent all racial and ethnic histories

The state's educational landscape is evolving — schools are incorporating diverse racial narratives into the curriculum.

2 months ago

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American Indian Zitkala-Ša also known as Gertrude Simmons Bonnin was once an Indian boarding school teacher in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. She became an American Indian civil rights activist in Washington D.C. And is credited with helping indigenous people get the right to vote and American citizenship. She was also an artist and wrote the first American Indian opera but died before its New York City premiere. Born on the Yankton Sioux Tribe reservation in South Dakota she is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
Money

Meet the activist who fought for American Indians’ voting rights — her face may be on your next quarter made in Philly

Once a teacher at the Carlisle Indian Industrial boarding school, she left to expose the abuses there and fought for American Indian voting rights in the early 1900s.

2 months ago

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Group looks at the results of a poll on a TV
Community

6 key takeaways from the latest poll on Latino voters in battleground states

More than 70% of Latino voters in battleground states plan to vote in this election, according to the survey.

2 months ago

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a circle of people around the raised bed
Arts & Entertainment

Curio Theatre gets its hands dirty for the Lenape Nation

The West Philly company is using a garden bed to urge people to petition state legislators into recognizing the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania.

3 months ago

Listen 1:10
Native American Hoop Dance performance
Community

Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebrated with an eye on the election

The holiday will feature a wide array of events geared toward Native voter mobilization and outreach amid a strong recognition of the power of their votes.

3 months ago

woven personified toys
Community

Celebrating Resilience: Museum of the American Revolution marks Indigenous Peoples’ Day with culture and history

The Old City museum showcased Native American history, art and culture ahead of Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday.

3 months ago

A family dressed in traditional Hindu garb pose for a photo
Community
NPR

How to pass along religious traditions (without embarrassing your teenagers)

How to minimize the cringe when passing along centuries-old traditions to your teenaged children.

3 months ago

Philadelphia Eagles safety Rodney McLeod (23) celebrates with fans after making an interception against Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) in the final minute the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Landover, Md. Philadelphia won 20-16. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Community

Former Eagles star expands ‘Next Man Up’ mentorship program to second Philly school

From classrooms to communities: Rodney McLeod's mentorship program inspires growth and success in Philadelphia’s youth.

3 months ago

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people dancing
Arts & Entertainment

Photo essay: YèShì Chinatown Night Market dazzles thousands of people through art, food and dance

Through 10th and Race streets, Chinatown residents, restaurants and artists gave visitors an escape from the everyday experiences of Philadelphia.

3 months ago

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Author Adriana Erin Rivera at a booth
Community

Celebrating culture and resistance: 6th annual Latin American Book Fair uplifts Latino voices in Philadelphia

The weekend-long event put a spotlight on Latino literature for Hispanic Heritage Month. “These fairs are an act of resistance and cultural reaffirmation,” one author said.

3 months ago

Characters in
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Two productions look at Latinx life through many lenses

3 months ago

Michael Rapaport speaking
Community

Oct. 7 fundraiser supporting IDF and Hillel draws hundreds in Kensington

On the anniversary of Oct. 7, a Philadelphia event focused on raising funds for the Israeli Defense Forces and campus Hillel groups drew 450 guests.

3 months ago

Kamala Harris supporter
Politics & Policy

What polling shows about Black voters’ views of Harris and Trump

Black voters have a somewhat or very favorable view of Kamala Harris, with few differences between Black men and women voters on how they view the Democratic candidate.

3 months ago

America Ferrera waving as she enters the room
Politics & Policy

America Ferrera rallied Philly Latino voters for Harris

The actress from “Superstore” and “Barbie” said Latinos can make the difference on Election Day.

3 months ago

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