My Body, My Choice?
A deeper conversation about Black Women’s Pain, Power, and the Fight for Bodily Freedom Adriana Smith never got to hold…
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What The Headlines Don’t Show
When you search “refugees” online, most headlines scream crisis boats capsized, borders closed, chaos unfolding. But here in Philadelphia, the real refugee story is unfolding in quieter ways; in corner shops, in community kitchens, in after-school tutoring programs, and in mothers walking their children to school.
Good Trouble Lives On: Protesters Rally at Philadelphia City Hall to Honor John Lewis’ Legacy and Demand Justice
Photos by Aidan Gallo Michelle Flamer, a retired lawyer, stands for a portrait at the Good Trouble Lives On protest…
Battling Human Trafficking in Africa with Hope, Resilience and Empowerment
Human Trafficking, a redefined mode of slavery in modern times, has continued to remain one of the growing scourges and a grave injustice to the freedom and dignity of humans especially in the continent of Africa.
Sadie Alexander Statue Significance And Recent Updates
A Philadelphia native born January 2, 1898, Sadie Alexander shattered racial and gender barriers to become the first Black woman to earn a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania (1927) and became the first Black woman to practice law in the state. Now, nearly a century after her academic triumphs, the city is poised to install a bronze homage, amplifying conversations around representation in public monuments.
What They Don’t Tell You About African Immigrants In America
When people talk about immigration in the United States, African immigrants are often left out of the conversation or misrepresented entirely. While the national narrative tends to focus on Latin American or Asian migration, African immigrants make up one of the fastest-growing and most successful immigrant groups in the U.S.
Say Their Names, Hear Their Stories
When we talk about refugees, we often talk about numbers. How many crossed the border? How many were granted asylum? How many are “still waiting.” But behind each number is a name. And behind each name, a life filled with resilience, trauma, hope, and the longing to be seen as human.
Reimagining Philly Journalism 2025 With Voices, Lessons, And Next Steps
On June 13, 2025, Philadelphia’s journalism and civic leadership gathered at the Science History Institute for the fourth annual Reimagining Philadelphia Journalism Summit, produced by the Lenfest Institute for Journalism.
EBT Fraud Is Surging In Pennsylvania As A Frontline Advocate Reveals The Human Toll And How to Stay Safe
For many low-income families, Electronic Benefit Transfer was supposed to be a lifeline, offering food assistance with dignity and privacy. But over the last few years, it’s become a target. A loophole. A weapon in the hands of digital thieves.
Nigeria Joins 15 AU States In Ratifying The Significant African Disability Protocol
In a commendable step forward, Nigeria has ratified the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Africa, commonly referred to as the African Disability Protocol.