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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Yassmin Gramian announced the release of the department’s first Dismantling Systemic Racism and Inequities (DSRI) report, which evaluates PennDOT’s diversity and …
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KENNETT SQUARE, PA — State Rep. Christina Sappey, D-Chester, invites residents of the 158th Legislative District to attend her virtual panel discussion, “Institutionalized Disadvantage: Justice Reform,” at 6 p.m. Thursday, …
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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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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus this week commended the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services on its first Equity Report, according to PLBC chairwoman, state Rep. Donna Bullock, …
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HARRISBURG, PA — Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Teresa Miller announced the release of DHS’ first Racial Equity Report. The report details ongoing efforts underway by DHS and its …
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EXTON, PA — As part of its Chester County Stronger initiative, the United Way of Chester County announced that it will provide funding to expand Chester County District Attorney Deborah …
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HARRISBURG, PA — In mid-April, Governor Tom Wolf and Lt. Governor John Fetterman recently announced the creation of a COVID-19 Response Task Force for Health Disparity to help communicate issues about …
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COATESVILLE, PA — State Rep. Dan Williams, D-Chester, hosted Wednesday night a successful Community Police Partnership Forum shedding light on police/community relations and systemic racism.
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HARRISBURG, PA — Auditor General Eugene DePasquale is commending members of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus and other legislators for continuing to demand action on policing reforms.
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