'Battle of the Sexes' 50th anniversary: Push to honor Billie Jean King in Congress

On the 50th anniversary of Billie Jean King's match against Bobby Riggs — still the most-watched in tennis history — King moves toward becoming the first female individual athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.

MLK’s dream for America among stars of 60th anniversary of 1963 March on Washington

As the nation commemorates the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic "I Have a Dream" speech continues to resonate and inspire renewed efforts toward achieving the dream of equality for all.

Promoting healing in Folcroft, borough honors first Black family with historical marker

Commemorating tragedy to promote healing in one Delaware County community. Folcroft Borough honored the town’s first Black family with a historical marker Saturday.

Native American group calls on Commanders to rename team Redskins: 'Cannot erase history'

A Native American group has put the rush on against the Washington Commanders and demanded the organization revert back to the Redskins – the nickname they had when they were in Boston in 1933.

Henrietta Lacks' family reaches settlement with medical company that profited from her cells

Henrietta Lacks' cancer cells changed the course of modern medicine after they were taken from her without consent or knowledge. The cells were the first living human cells to ever survive and multiply outside the body.

A look at how many transgender, intersex people live in the US amid new anti-LGBTQ+ laws

New laws targeting LGBTQ+ people are proliferating in GOP-led states, but the conversations often lack a clear understanding of how many people will be directly affected.

Chill Moody, Mann Music Center celebrate 50 years of hip hop with historic performance, new role

It was a historic night at the Mann Center, celebrating 50 years of hip hop, culminating with a performance from the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Mann’s very first community artist.

Rev. Jesse Jackson steps down as leader of civil rights group founded in 1971

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who is 81, is stepping down as president from the civil rights group he founded more than 50 years ago, the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.

Reparations lawsuit for 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre dismissed by judge

An Oklahoma judge has thrown out a lawsuit seeking reparations for the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, dashing an effort to obtain some measure of legal justice by survivors of the deadly racist rampage.

SCOTUS affirmative action ruling leaves colleges seeking new ways to promote diversity

Some universities are exploring innovative strategies, such as socio-economic factors, to ensure a diverse student body while remaining within the legal boundaries defined by the Supreme Court.

Civil rights icon James Meredith turns 90, says religion can help reduce crime

Leading up to his 90th birthday Sunday, the civil rights icon urged people to obey the Ten Commandments to reduce crime, saying older generations should lead.

White supremacy literature found in Delaware County town; residents, officials appalled

Police in Delaware County are investigating after someone distributed flyers promoting white supremacy, right before Juneteenth. Community leaders and upset neighbors spoke out about the flyers.

Protesters gather as Dodgers host Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence on Pride Night

After a month-long debate that drew national headlines, the Dodgers are hosting the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence on the team's LGBTQ+ Pride Night.

Bud Light no longer America's top-selling beer as backlash continues

It's a milestone in Bud Light's months-long sales decline since early April, when critics who were angered by the brewer sending a commemorative can to transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney vowed to boycott the brand.