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…
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West Philadelphia’s cinéSPEAK Goes Virtual
It is no surprise that the arts and culture scene has suffered from the city-wide shut downs during the Covid-19 pandemic. With galleries, museums, and cinemas closed for business, many organizations faced…
Temple international athletes lean on each other for support amid pandemic homesickness
Before the COVID-19 pandemic Kristian Jensen, a senior graduate student on Temple’s Men’s cross country team, went home to Esbjerg, Denmark, every year during Christmas break. Once maybe twice a year visits…
Hundreds Gather in Solidarity with Asian-Americans
Hundreds of people gathered at 10th street Plaza last Thursday to stand in solidarity with the Asian-American communities in Philadelphia. The rally was organized by a newly-formed grassroots organization, “Philly Solidarity” in wake…
Joint Committee discusses COVID-19 in prisons
Prison officials in Philadelphia announced Monday that while COVID-19 cases are down, supplies are in high demand for both staff and inmates. After an original meeting in December 2020, the City Council…
Grassroots organizations demand funds for gun violence prevention 🔉
This week, grassroots organizations and community leaders demanded more city funding for gun violence prevention. Reclaim Philadelphia and CeasefirePA both held events ahead of Mayor Jim Kenney’s budget proposal on April 15th. …
Temple trainer cherishes being around basketball long after her career on the court ended
Christina Kennedy grew up in Rochester, New York, a state known for its many contributions to basketball. She played basketball through high school, but as an undersized forward, she had a decision…
Monroe County DA says lethal force justified; family lawyers dispute report 🔉
On Tuesday, a Monroe County district attorney found that the killing of Christian Hall by Pennsylvania State police was justified. Now, the lawyers for Hall’s family are disputing that finding and calling…
Supreme Court rules against Ford, broadens jurisdiction in consumer lawsuits
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that consumers injured by defective Ford vehicles can sue in the states where accidents occur, a unanimous decision that challenges the Court’s historical interpretation of jurisdiction. The…
How Two Temple Admins Work Together to Support Victims of Sexual Assault on Campus
At Temple University, sexual assault survivors are not left to fend for themselves. “You might say you’re going to report something to police,” Donna Gray says. “But then you realize you need…