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Ida B. Wells: American Stories

Ida B. Wells: American Stories frames Wells’ life and legacy in the context of today’s world, illustrating how today’s activists draw inspiration from her work.

By Christina Zeiders

African refugee and Millersville University graduate overcomes hardships

Upon resettling in Philadelphia and later in Lancaster, Kazadi overcame past struggles, adjusted to American society, and graduated high school and college on time with honors.

By Aniya Faulcon

Hate crimes up in Pennsylvania and U.S.

The number of hate crimes almost doubled in Pennsylvania last year from 2019 and were up nationwide to the highest level since 2008.

By Scott LaMar/WITF

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Lancaster raises the Juneteenth flag for the first time

Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.

By Gabriela Martínez/WITF

Judge denies NAACP bid for pandemic-related changes to election procedures

“The question ... is whether the relief that you're requesting is a constitutional imperative. Whether you have shown that, in the absence of that relief, constitutional rights are going to be lost. I'm not convinced.”
By Emily Previti
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