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New Crozer-Chester Medical program gets students of color excited about STEM The program is designed to expand diversity in medical and other science fields

Urban League of Philadelphia gets federal funds to help more become homeowners The Congress’ Community Project Fund grant will serve the organization’s Housing Counseling program

How Father’s Day Rally Committee pushes importance of Black fatherhood in Philly The organization is in its fourth decade advocating for, and celebrating, Black fathers

Odunde Festival to pack South Philadelphia streets after 2-year hiatus Organizers say it’s America’s largest African American street festival

Philly leaders praise Biden police reform executive order, demand deeper change Two years after George Floyd, Biden’s move includes an officer accountability database similar to Pennsylvania’s

‘Things must change’: 2 years since the murder of George Floyd Philadelphia still feels the effects of the Floyd and Walter Wallace killings two years later

New fund gives small minority developers in Philadelphia access to key capital The Philadelphia Accelerator Fund aims to level the playing field and open more opportunities for Black and brown developers

Record-cleaning clinics offer fresh start for some with arrests, convictions Organizers aim to host 30 clinics across the city to help offer expungements, pardons

A twist on ‘Mean Girls’ shines the spotlight on colorism Set in Ghana, ‘School Girls’ at the Arden Theatre examines how we view beauty

North Philly minority-owned businesses showcased at Temple fair The market was organized to better link neighborhood businesses to the Temple community