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African-American student
Education / Op-ed / Society

Racism on Pennsylvania High Schools and College Campuses Creates Barriers to Opportunity

March 27, 2021March 27, 2021 - by Op-Ed

How far have we come, and how far do we have to go to diminish — and possibly eradicate — racism in high schools and college campuses?

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AG Shapiro Statement on SCOTUS Decision to Protect LGBTQ Rights
Civil Rights / Government / Pennsylvania

AG Shapiro Statement on SCOTUS Decision to Protect LGBTQ Rights

June 16, 2020June 16, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling that laws barring sex discrimination in the workplace apply to LGBTQ+ …

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University of Valley Forge Statement on Tragic Death of George Floyd
Civil Rights / University of Valley Forge

University of Valley Forge Statement on Tragic Death of George Floyd

June 7, 2020June 7, 2020 - by MyChesCo

PHOENIXVILLE, PA — David J. Kim, President of the University of Valley Forge, released the following statement on the tragic death of George Floyd:

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NextGen PA Takes Action to Support Black Lives
Civil Rights / Pennsylvania

NextGen PA Takes Action to Support Black Lives

June 5, 2020 - by MyChesCo

PHILADELPHIA, PA — NextGen Pennsylvania is standing in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and is calling for the demilitarization and defunding of police in the effort to end police …

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Gov Wolf Speaking
Civil Rights / Government / Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Commissions Jointly Issue Statement Defending the First Amendment Right to Protest and Air Grievances

June 5, 2020June 5, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Commissions on African American, Latino, Asian Pacific American, Women and LGBTQ Affairs, overseen by Gov. Tom Wolf, released a joint statement honoring the memory of …

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Senator Dinniman Releases Statement on the Murder of George Floyd
Civil Rights / Government / Pennsylvania

Senator Dinniman Releases Statement on the Murder of George Floyd

June 5, 2020June 5, 2020 - by MyChesCo

WEST CHESTER, PA — State Senator Andy Dinniman released a statement in response to the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25, 2020.

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CCEDC: We Are Deeply Saddened by the Tragic Killing of George Floyd
Civil Rights / Op-ed

CCEDC: We Stand with the Victims of Racial Prejudice and Discrimination

June 4, 2020 - by Op-Ed

When we see the news of the day, the pain, sadness, and anger that is so clear in the voices and scenes across the country, it causes us at CCEDC …

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Gov. Wolf Addresses Protests, Provides Update on Commonwealth Response
Government / Pennsylvania / Society

Gov. Wolf Addresses Protests, Provides Update on Commonwealth Response

May 31, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Tom Wolf today provided an update on the steps the commonwealth is taking in response to violence and looting following peaceful protests across Pennsylvania over the …

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State Police
Crime / Pennsylvania

State Police Reinforces Commitment to Prevent, Investigate Bias-Based Crimes

April 6, 2020April 5, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) recently disseminated a letter to local, state, and federal stakeholders to affirm the Department’s continued support of the Asian American communities throughout the commonwealth.

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