Men of color, all vying to be the 99th mayor of Philadelphia, expound upon their vision for community policing.
Improving Police and Community Relations: A Daunting Task, But Not Impossible
Philadelphians, including a few mayoral candidates, weigh in on how to improve police and community relations.
Why the Next Mayor of Philadelphia Should Spend a Night in Prison
As part of his personal research on the “criminal justice non-system,” Mr. Juwan Bennett, a 21 year-old McNair Scholar, is visiting 25 of the 26 prisons in the state of Pennsylvania.
In Film, Activist Amplifies Message: Black Lives Matter
A memorial to Brandon Tate-Brandon and victims of police violence, activist premieres AmeriKKKA Black in Philadelphia.
Will the Muslim Leader of a Christian Organization Endorse a Latino to Govern a Predominantly Black City?
Political interest or race will be a choice the NAACP’s Philadelphia President will have to make when endorsing a candidate for mayor.
NAACP President’s Plan for Philly Schools Includes More Than Funding
School funding won’t save the day, implies Philadelphia NAACP President.
Why Did the Mayor of Philadelphia Propose Millions for a Lackadaisical Department?
Millions have been proposed for a city agency that’s neither meeting nor exceeding expectations.
A Day of Demands and Threats on Behalf of Phillip White
Activists and hacktivists seeking justice for Phillip White put pressure on government for transparency.
Lead Activist in Jerame Reid Case Tapped by Phillip White’s Family to Seek Justice
At the request of family, Chairman of advocacy organization seeks answers from police into mysterious death of Mr. Phillip White.
Why Everyone Should Play Drums
Other musicians are cool, but only drummers have superpowers.
How News and Police are Ruining the Lives of African-Americans
The majority of American news outlets and police officers exhibit racial bias in their work.
Did a Philadelphia Police Officer Plan to Assassinate an Unarmed Man?
A traffic stop in Philadelphia’s 15th Police District left a man enraged and paranoid.
The Next Mayor of Philadelphia’s Role in Advancing Police Reform
To improve policing, Philly’s next chief executive needs to value community input and innovation.
New Report: Philadelphia Police’s Use of Force Policies Have ‘Serious Deficiencies’
Among the 91 recommendations laid out in the Collaborative Reform Review of the Philadelphia Police Department was to fully cooperate with the Police Advisory Commission.
Activist Puts Faith in Pope to Ease Tension Between Police and Community
A relative of Brandon Tate-Brown hopes for a divine intervention from the Pope in obtaining justice.
Transparency Now, the Rallying Cry for Brandon Tate-Brown
Family and supporters of Brandon Tate Brown want evidence made public, a demand echoed by civilian oversight board. — He was hesitant to give the investigation into the officer-involved shooting death of Mr. Brandon Tate-Brown a letter grade in the same manner in which he judged the recommendations from the President’s Task Force on 21st…