The Statistics Philadelphia’s infant mortality rates have decreased, but the deaths among Black babies remain the highest in the city. The same trend has served true for maternal mortality rates among Black…
Author: Charlese Freeman
Professors Raise Thought Provoking Questions About Black Film
Filmmaker and Associate Professor of film at The City College of New York, Michael B. Gillespie encouraged a gathering at Temple’s Black Cinematic Artist Speaker Series on Friday to construct Blackness in…
How COVID Has Affected the Art Scene, Artistic Practice
The pandemic has changed the discourse of everyday life. The same holds true for the arts. Covid-19 has left its stamp on the art scene. An abundance of colorful masks, germ animations…
Why So Many People Try a Keto Diet During COVID
Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, people have theorized about a number of ways to protect themselves from contracting the virus. While the Center for Diseases Control (CDC) highly recommends wearing…
How Companies Handle PR Issues Involving Race in 2021
For years, large corporations have been intentional about their stance on race and social issues in the country — most choosing to remain silent and only responding to issues that directly affect…
Scholars Discuss Dr. Seuss Controversy, the Role of Race in Literature
The recent controversy involving renowned children’s author, Dr. Seuss, has caused scholars to engage in a conversation about the use of race in literature. Dr. Seuss has been part of a social…
Supply Chain Delays Continue to Affect Businesses, Consumers
Workers within the food supply chain industry say delays continue to affect product availability and are unable to meet consumers’ demands. As home delivery has spiked due to pandemic restrictions, manufacturers still…
Black Lives Matter Movement Nominated for 2021 Nobel Peace Prize
Nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize have recently closed, and among them is an unusual candidate — the Black Lives Matter movement, which since 2013 has been a pivotal voice in the…
Live! Casino Opens in Philadelphia Amid Closures, Industry Declines
Philadelphia welcomed a brand new casino and hotel resort Thursday as the commercial gaming industry’s revenue remains unstable during the COVID-19 pandemic. Live! Casino and Hotel’s grand opening will continue through Thursday….