civil rights

July 2, 2026 | 11:21 AM

Federal civil rights data holds schools accountable. Under Trump, it’s 6 months late

The Education Department has long collected civil rights data about things like bullying, harassment and disability services in schools, but it hasn’t made the latest information public.

By Jonaki Mehta, NPR

April 14, 2026 | 10:54 AM

Trump termination of civil rights agreements could chill student complaints and confuse schools

By Erica Meltzer, Chalkbeat

April 7, 2026 | 11:58 AM

Trump administration terminates agreements to protect transgender students in several schools, including in Pa.

By Annie Ma, AP

January 28, 2026 | 5:00 AM

What Pennsylvanians can do when ICE claims to redefine constitutional rights

Federal courts again needed to protect fundamental rights, Pa. experts say.

By Jordan Wilkie/WITF

May 22, 2025 | 6:00 AM

Uncovering the Legacy of William Miller Barbour

By Asia Tabb

September 6, 2023 | 8:31 AM

Watch American Experience: The Harvest on WITF TV

By Aimee Bealer

September 5, 2023 | 9:12 AM

Watch American Experience: The Busing Battleground on WITF TV

By Aimee Bealer

January 18, 2023 | 6:30 PM

American Masters: Roberta Flack

Discover music icon Roberta Flack’s rise to stardom and her triumphs over racism and sexism.

By Christina Zeiders

January 3, 2023 | 1:59 PM

Riveted: The History of Jeans – An American Experience Encore

American Experience’s Riveted: The History of Jeans reveals the fascinating and surprising story of this iconic American garment.

By Christina Zeiders

December 8, 2022 | 5:12 AM

Pennsylvania panel to vote on proposal defining sex, race

Advocacy groups say greater clarity about the terms sex, religious creed and race would be a significant step forward,

By Mark Scolforo/The Associated Press

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