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Cheryl Ann Wadlington’s Fight to Save Black Girls
When video surfaced of a South Carolina school security officer yanking a high-school student from her desk because she had allegedly disobeyed orders to put […]
This is America, Speak … Whatever You Want
Saturday was a good day to be a Philadelphian. A great day. Collectively, maybe one of the best days. After a not-too-shabby introduction by Mayor […]
University of Delaware “Nooses” Turn Out to Be Lantern Remnants
Oops: NOT NOOSES? U of Delaware says items found hanging from tree were remnants of paper lanterns. http://t.co/PmbATc2sgl pic.twitter.com/Z9BiTAIutn — Eyewitness News (@ABC7NY) September 23, […]
Love Run Registration Opens Today — And 150 Runners Will Get in for Half Price!
The time has come again, folks! Time to register for the third annual Love Run half marathon, going down April 10th, 2016. And you’re going […]
Here’s What’s Missing From the #BlackLivesMatter Discussion
There are missing pieces in the coverage of Black Lives Matter. Yes, putting an end to abuse of force by the police is a primary […]
Civil Rights Lion Julian Bond Was a Bucks County Cub
A couple years ago, I was strolling through Philadelphia International Airport when I came across the Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection at Temple University Libraries […]
What Does Alice Goffman Have in Common With Rachel Dolezal?
When last we heard of Alice Goffman, the Penn alum whose undergrad field project became the renowned (and controversial) ethnography On the Run, she was […]
Report: Former Penn State Basketball Player Detained on Suspicion of Terrorism
A former Penn State basketball player was reportedly detained on suspicion of terrorism as he tried to join his new team in France, his European […]
Everything You Need to Know About the Philly 10K Bibs and Beers Pick-Up Party
We have a lot of emotions going on right now: On one end, we’re sad the summer has flown by so fast, but on the […]
Allure’s Misguided Guide to Afros
Allure tried to teach white women how to achieve an afro, and the internet got pissed http://t.co/RfbdtOL0T1 pic.twitter.com/UzA2UFgn2P — Mashable (@mashable) August 4, 2015 In […]
The First-Ever Philadelphia Mayor’s Cup Is Tomorrow!
Time flies, folks. It feels like just yesterday we were telling you about the debut of the Philadelphia Mayor’s Cup, and it’s already upon us! […]
There’s a Reason Players Think Chip Kelly Might Be Racist
Chip Kelly is not a racist. But he apparently is oblivious to why some black players may think he’s tinged with a little racism when […]
5K + Beer and Wine Festival = Chester County’s First-Ever Red, White and Brew Run
You may have noticed that we get pretty excited when anyone around here combines food, drinks, and running. So, naturally, we had to share this […]
Police Respond to Viral Video of Officer Punching Suspect
On Thursday, Mediatakeout.com posted this video to its website and Facebook page: DISTURBING VIDEO: Philly Police Officers PUNCH A Handcuffed Man TWICE In The Face […]
Kaukab Siddique Keeps Saying Terrible, Anti-Semitic Stuff on Facebook
I wish I had never looked at Kaukab Siddique’s Facebook page. But I couldn’t help myself—I got curious when I saw that the Lincoln University […]