Racism

Jack McCallum recalls a hometown tradition that feels unbelievable today, but that raised no eyebrows when he was a child experiencing it.

Jack McCallum recalls a hometown tradition that feels unbelievable today, but that raised no eyebrows when he was a child experiencing it.

Charges have been filed in a racial harassment investigation in Allentown. As WDIY’s James Zipprodt reports, fingers are being pointed at the alleged victim.

Racial discrimination claims have put the City of Allentown in the hot seat, and as WDIY’s James Zipprodt reports, this isn’t the first time in recent years.

Dr. Hasshan Batts talks with Phyllis Alexander, an elder who describes herself as a consultant to liberation, about how she became someone who wants to help her community heal.

Dr. Hasshan Batts talks with Phyllis Alexander, an elder who describes herself as a consultant to liberation, about how she became someone who wants to help her community heal.

John Pearce welcomes back Dr. James Higgins, a professor of history at Rider University specializing in the history of medicine.

John Pearce welcomes back Dr. James Higgins, a professor of history at Rider University specializing in the history of medicine.

A local health network says it has opened an investigation after a medical resident graduate made allegations of racism. WDIY’s Sarit Laschinsky has more.

A pair of local papers will no longer run a popular comic strip after its author made racist comments. WDIY's Sarit Laschinsky has more.