Radnor High School's 'Raider' nickname debate reignites
The Radnor High School board voted to remove the Raider name and all Native American imagery, but a YouTube video posted by an alum has reignited the debate over the nickname change.
The Radnor High School board voted to remove the Raider name and all Native American imagery, but a YouTube video posted by an alum has reignited the debate over the nickname change.
Protests in Philadelphia to denounce police brutality remain peaceful
Hundreds of protesters gathered in Philadelphia on Saturday to denounce police brutality in the wake of the officer-involved shooting of Daunte Wright, a Minnesota man who was fatally wounded during a traffic stop last week.
Hundreds of protesters gathered in Philadelphia on Saturday to denounce police brutality in the wake of the officer-involved shooting of Daunte Wright, a Minnesota man who was fatally wounded during a traffic stop last week.
Bill aimed at closing gender pay gap passed by House but faces opposition from Senate GOP
The U.S. House passed legislation Thursday aimed at helping to close the pay gap between men and women in the workplace and increasing employer accountability.
The U.S. House passed legislation Thursday aimed at helping to close the pay gap between men and women in the workplace and increasing employer accountability.
Bill that would create commission to study slavery reparations advances in U.S. House
The bill, commonly referred to as H.R. 40, was first introduced by former Michigan Congressman John Conyers back in 1989. It's been introduced into the House every year since then.
The bill, commonly referred to as H.R. 40, was first introduced by former Michigan Congressman John Conyers back in 1989. It's been introduced into the House every year since then.
On Jackie Robinson Day, remember the Black men who played in the majors before he broke the color barrier
When celebrating Jackie Robinson Day, little fuss will be made about the Black men who played major-league ball long before Robinson broke the color barrier in 1947.
When celebrating Jackie Robinson Day, little fuss will be made about the Black men who played major-league ball long before Robinson broke the color barrier in 1947.
Biden announces broad efforts to combat anti-Asian violence, bias in US
President Joe Biden announced Tuesday broad actions by the White House to address the rise in anti-Asian violence in the U.S. and bias against Asian communities.
President Joe Biden announced Tuesday broad actions by the White House to address the rise in anti-Asian violence in the U.S. and bias against Asian communities.
Vicious beating of man on subway under investigation by Hate Crimes unit
The NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force wants the public's help identifying a man seen in a horrifying video beating another man unconscious aboard a subway.
The NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force wants the public's help identifying a man seen in a horrifying video beating another man unconscious aboard a subway.
Our Race Reality: Finding Hope
FOX 29 photojournalist Starling Underwood spoke with people on a journey to find hope again.
FOX 29 photojournalist Starling Underwood spoke with people on a journey to find hope again.
Dozens attend rally and march in Philadelphia in support of Asian American community
A rally and march were held through Center City Thursday to stand with and protect the Asian American community from violence. The walk led up to City Hall for a moment of silence.
A rally and march were held through Center City Thursday to stand with and protect the Asian American community from violence. The walk led up to City Hall for a moment of silence.
Sesame Street introduces two Black Muppets to teach Elmo skin color is 'an important part of who we are'
Sesame Street introduced two Black Muppets this week as part of its initiative to teach children "The ABC's of Racial Literacy."
Sesame Street introduced two Black Muppets this week as part of its initiative to teach children "The ABC's of Racial Literacy."
Asian-Americans experienced largest single rise in severe online hate and harassment: survey
Half of the Asian-American respondents who were harassed reported that the harassment was because of their race or ethnicity. The survey also found a sharp rise in online harassment of African-Americans based on race.
Half of the Asian-American respondents who were harassed reported that the harassment was because of their race or ethnicity. The survey also found a sharp rise in online harassment of African-Americans based on race.
Santa Clara County takes stand for menstrual equity, makes feminine products free
The plan covers public access and employee bathrooms of all genders at county facilities, "just as there are free paper towels and toilet paper," the office of Supervisor Cindy Chavez said.
The plan covers public access and employee bathrooms of all genders at county facilities, "just as there are free paper towels and toilet paper," the office of Supervisor Cindy Chavez said.
Our Race Reality: Action for Allies
What is the role of White America in addressing race? Bill Anderson explores that question and more on Our Race Reality: Action for Allies.
What is the role of White America in addressing race? Bill Anderson explores that question and more on Our Race Reality: Action for Allies.
Atlanta spa shootings expose inequities around race, gender and sex
The killings in Atlanta follow a wave of recent attacks against Asian Americans since the coronavirus first entered the United States, with the majority of reports coming from women.
The killings in Atlanta follow a wave of recent attacks against Asian Americans since the coronavirus first entered the United States, with the majority of reports coming from women.
Buying Black: Paul Beale's Flowers
Hank heads to Paul Beale's Flowers on Ogontz Avenue.
Hank heads to Paul Beale's Flowers on Ogontz Avenue.
New Jersey schools must teach inclusion, diversity under new law
New Jersey school districts are now required to incorporate instruction on diversity and inclusion under a bill signed by Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday. Instruction is to begin in the 2021-2022 school year.
New Jersey school districts are now required to incorporate instruction on diversity and inclusion under a bill signed by Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday. Instruction is to begin in the 2021-2022 school year.
Coca-Cola staff told in online training seminar ‘try to be less white'
Coca-Cola raised some eyebrows this week for promoting an online training seminar that urged employees to “try to be less white” in order to combat racial discrimination.
Coca-Cola raised some eyebrows this week for promoting an online training seminar that urged employees to “try to be less white” in order to combat racial discrimination.
At least 160 Confederate symbols taken down or moved in 2020, SPLC says
At least 160 public Confederate symbols were taken down or moved from public spaces in 2020, according to a new count the Southern Poverty Law Center.
At least 160 public Confederate symbols were taken down or moved from public spaces in 2020, according to a new count the Southern Poverty Law Center.
Faced with criticism, San Francisco school board now will delay renaming 44 schools
The board has taken national heat about their commitment to renaming schools, including one named after Abraham Lincoln in the name of eradicating racism, and ignoring the fact that children haven't been in school for nearly a year.
The board has taken national heat about their commitment to renaming schools, including one named after Abraham Lincoln in the name of eradicating racism, and ignoring the fact that children haven't been in school for nearly a year.
Panel recommends 7 Negro Leagues for major league status
A baseball task force has recommended seven Negro Leagues for official recognition as major leagues.
A baseball task force has recommended seven Negro Leagues for official recognition as major leagues.