Toward Racial Justice

Series produced by WITF

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A biweekly series of community conversations addressing systemic racism and injustice in Central Pennsylvania and beyond.

Toward Racial Justice is a biweekly series of community conversations addressing systemic racism and injustice in Central Pennsylvania and beyond. Series moderator is Charles Ellison, executive producer & host of “Reality Check” on WURD in Philadelphia — the only Black-owned talk radio station in Pennsylvania.

Listeners are encouraged to share personal experiences by using #RacialJusticePA on their preferred social media platform to continue the conversation beyond broadcast.

Episodes are released bi-weekly beginning the week of May 3rd.


11 Pieces

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
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Toward Racial Justice explores some of the racial disparities within the COVID-19 pandemic. We also look at the hesitancy regarding vaccines.

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  • Added: May 04, 2021
  • Length: 51:29
  • Purchases: 1
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For decades, students of color have lagged behind their peers in academic achievement across the country. Unfortunately, in Pennsylvania, the schoo...

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  • Added: May 17, 2021
  • Length: 51:30
  • Purchases: 1
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Toward Racial Justice explores the impact of George Floyd’s death and how it has shaped the past year. During this discussion, hear from individual...

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  • Added: Jun 03, 2021
  • Length: 51:30
  • Purchases: 1
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Toward Racial Justice: Multiracial Family Dynamics looks at the differences that multiracial families experience with self-esteem and how having mu...

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  • Added: Jun 10, 2021
  • Length: 51:27
  • Purchases: 1
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One of our most engaging conversation topics of 2020 returns to further examine what it means to be an ally and why it is more important than ever ...

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  • Added: Jun 10, 2021
  • Length: 51:28
  • Purchases: 2
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Explore the importance of supporting BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)-owned businesses, and their economic impact and development in T...

  • Added: Jul 12, 2021
  • Length: 51:32
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WITF’s Toward Racial Justice explores current events affecting today’s youth. We discuss timely issues that are top-of-mind to young people today, ...

  • Added: Jul 23, 2021
  • Length: 51:28
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Intersection of Race and the LGBTQ Community examines some of the needs and challenges faced by LGBTQ people of color, such as experiences with rel...

  • Added: Aug 03, 2021
  • Length: 51:28
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For people of color, the process of tracing genetic and ancestral roots can be difficult, painful and often filled with false leads and dead ends. ...

  • Added: Aug 23, 2021
  • Length: 51:30
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Toward Racial Justice: Intersection of Race & Religion looks at the role Black and Latino churches play in our community, what makes them unique an...

  • Added: Sep 03, 2021
  • Length: 51:31
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Toward Racial Justice: Medical Racism explores inequities within our healthcare system, the disparities communities of color are facing with access...

  • Added: Sep 24, 2021
  • Length: 51:29