The Pandemic Made Me Realize I Hate Everything About My Old Social Life
It’s been a year since COVID changed our world. These are the lockdown habits I’m not giving up, even after we return to “normal.”
The Black Doctors Consortium Is Totally Self-Funded. Imagine What It Could Do With City Support
Ala Stanford’s group has vaccinated thousands of Black Philadelphians on its own dime. Here are four ways the city could boost its heroic efforts.
Vaxathon Reveals There’s More to the Narrative About Black Americans and the COVID Vaccine
Yes, there is distrust of health care in the Black community, but Ala Stanford’s big Liacouras Center event proved that if you remove the barriers, people will get the shot.
Kenney Must Do More Than “Acknowledge” Philly’s Gun-Violence Emergency
In a clumsy bit of political theater, the Mayor danced around Philadelphia’s current existential crisis. It’s an insult to Jamal Johnson, the man whose hunger strike made the city pay attention.
Don’t Abuse Identity Politics to Defend Danielle Outlaw
The embattled police commissioner has doubled down on the controversial use of tear gas on innocent Black Lives Matter protesters. Why are some Black leaders now standing by her?
Why Is Philly In Such a Mess Right Now? Because Our Politicians Have Lost Their Souls
Remember when elected officials here used to curse each other out and literally fight in City Council? The current class of local politicians is what Ed Rendell would call “wusses.”
New Report Makes It Crystal Clear: Kenney and Outlaw Both Must Resign for Violating Human Rights
Philadelphia can no longer claim to be a beacon of democracy, free speech and diversity if it continues to be governed by those who would breach those values. The Mayor and his police commissioner need to step down.
I Took a COVID-19 Vaccine Selfie. Then the Questions Came Pouring In.
The response to one Instagram post shows just how much mistrust of the vaccine there is among the Black community. They’re concerns I shared — here’s why I got the shot anyway.
After Trump Insurrection, the Need for Newsroom Diversity Couldn’t Be More Obvious
The failed white supremacist coup was incited by the President, but it was enabled by those in the predominantly white media who spent years refusing to call his supporters what they are.
Philadelphia’s Homicide Rate Hit a Record High. Now Can We Get Serious About Defunding Police?
Pumping more money into policing isn’t working. In fact, recent events prove policing is beyond repair. It’s time to invest elsewhere.
2020 in Review: The People and Things I’m Grateful For in a Challenging Year
No one is sad to see 2020 go, but there were moments in this difficult year that showed us we’re stronger than our biggest setbacks.
Black Americans Don’t Trust the COVID Vaccine. It’s Up to Doctors to Change That.
Generations of deception and neglect mean the U.S. health system has a lot of catching up to do when it comes to Black patient trust. With the coronavirus, there’s no time to lose.
Let’s Talk About the Economic Reason “Defund the Police” May Be a Hard Sell in Philadelphia
The call to reduce police power in major cities like Philly is necessary — but those who still depend on the salaries, pensions and benefits associated with the troubled institution can’t see a viable future without it.
I’m a Penn Alum — There’s Nothing Charitable About Their $100 Million Donation
The big gift to the school district doesn’t settle the ongoing debate over whether the multibillion-dollar institution is doing enough to pay its fair share.
With COVID-19 Cases Spiking, Philly Needs to Shut Down Completely
It’s time to get serious about beating this pandemic. The city’s new restrictions don’t go nearly far enough.