Civil Rights

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Philadelphia reaches $9.85 million settlement with man who spent 25 years in prison for crimes he did not commit

Family sues Upper Dublin School District, alleging discrimination against disabled son

In speech at St. Joe's, Martin Luther King Jr. labeled Vietnam War a 'mistake'

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Inmate's lawsuit to proceed after jail destroyed birthday card from daughter, 5

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That's Show Biz

Benny Goodman, Frank Sinatra and The Beatles fought 'Jim Crow'

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Questlove learns fascinating truth about family ancestry on 'Finding Your Roots'

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Reverend Al Sharpton to visit Meek Mill in Chester correctional facility

Report: Ex-police chief in New Jersey faces civil rights, hate crime charges

5 PHOTOS: A historic memorial is unveiled

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Mocked and targeted, local Juggalos say weekend March on D.C. is a defense of civil liberties for all

Pennsylvania seeks workaround to protect LGBTQ individuals

Lawsuit challenges legality of Pottstown's rental inspections

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Complaint dismissed over jail's destruction of birthday card from inmate's daughter, 5

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Seven ways to participate in MLK Day 2017

Cherry Hill School District's bus ban on service dogs violates state law

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Higher Education

New Jersey college students demand new name for 'Loser Hall'

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Pop quiz: Who was the city's first Catholic mayor?

Carroll - Mayor James H. Tate Portrait

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Camden home where Martin Luther King Jr. lived while in seminary will be saved

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Refugees allowed to go to Lancaster school after judge rules 'the law is clear'

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Local activist Tony Soto charged in dispute with off-duty cop

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Former S.C. cop, a Medford native, faces possibility of life in prison

WATCH: Charles Barkley takes stand on LGBT rights

As a student, seminarian Martin Luther King Jr. lived in Camden

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Participate in these MLK Day 2016 events in Philly

Nurse to sue Christie administration over N.J. Ebola quarantine

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Ex-NAACP president Jerry Mondesire dies at 65

Obama calls for comprehensive criminal justice reform

What's expected from Obama at NAACP convention

NAACP president says group can tackle civil rights challenges

Lawmakers push for criminal justice reform at NAACP convention

NAACP leaders: convention marks a 'historic gathering'

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At Philly convention, NAACP to highlight racial injustice

Mo'ne Davis' team traveling to historic civil rights spots on month-long trip

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ACLU: Philly DA's Office forfeits $1 million from innocent residents

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NAACP to hold national convention in Philly

Family feud over MLK Bible and Peace Prize may soon end

Malcolm X: 3 Philly facts for civil rights leader's birthday

Baltimore Riots

Lynch to travel to Baltimore to meet with city leaders

New York governor bans non-essential state travel to Indiana

University of Oklahoma

Disgraced Oklahoma student to meet civil rights leaders over racist song

Congressional delegation to commemorate 'Bloody Sunday'

Father of Trayvon Martin to speak at Arcadia University

Malcolm X's legacy survives 50 years after his assassination

Camden house where MLK once stayed could become civil rights headquarters

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Sources: Feds clearing officer in Ferguson shooting

Recap of MLK day anti-discrimination rally in Philadelphia

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Chester church played pivotal role in King's development

Carroll - Calvary Baptist Church

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15 bold Sixers predictions (and explanations) for the 2018-19 season

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Owner of Ocean City's Manco & Manco pizza freed from prison

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Not sure what to do for Halloween? Here's a list of 15 events in Philly

Carroll - Halloween Decorations

Upcoming FX series described as feminist 'Black Mirror' based on work of Philly writer

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What they're saying: How the latest NFL trade rumors impact the Eagles

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Surgeon General: Alternative opioid addiction strategies more viable than safe injection sites

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