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May 22, 2025 | 2:39 PM

Government job cuts have disproportionate effect on Black federal workers

More than 18% of the federal workforce is Black versus about 12% of the civilian workforce overall.
By Mitchell Hartman/Marketplace
May 22, 2025 | 6:00 AM

Uncovering the Legacy of William Miller Barbour

By Asia Tabb
March 28, 2025 | 8:00 PM

Gettysburgians shine light on black Americans buried at Lincoln Cemetery

By Asia Tabb

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March 27, 2025 | 2:58 PM

Lancaster city church establishes reparations fund to raise money as compensation for the Black community

By Enelly Betancourt | La Voz Editor and Staff Writer
June 14, 2024 | 12:07 PM

Black Pennsylvanians are 50% less likely to receive naloxone, despite soaring overdose deaths, new study finds

Cultural, systemic and historical factors have converged to create the perfect storm when it comes to Black overdose deaths.
By Liz Tung/WHYY
February 26, 2024 | 10:19 AM

Black Pa. country musicians celebrate the Beyoncé effect, invite new listeners to stick around

As Beyoncé’s country singles “16 Carriages” and “Texas Hold ‘Em” usher in a new era for the star, other Black artists in the genre are welcoming the interest and discussing old patterns of exclusion.
By Tanisha Thomas of Spotlight PA
February 16, 2024 | 1:21 PM

Celebrate the History of Freedom House Ambulance: First Responders on WITF TV

By Khamelia Henderson
February 2, 2024 | 1:34 PM

Learn about 6 Iconic Black Women Who Challenged Hollywood in American Masters on WITF TV

By Khamelia Henderson
July 11, 2023 | 9:12 AM

Historic African American cemeteries in Pennsylvania get preservation grants

By Sydney Roach/WPSU
June 14, 2023 | 10:27 AM

Listen to Extraordinary Conversations with Helga While The Spark Takes a Break

Artist, performer, and host Helga Davis brings a soulful curiosity and love of people to the podcast Helga.

By Christina Zeiders
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