Looking for a spring race? Check out the return of the Philadelphia Zoo’s “Run Wild for the Zoo 5k and One-Mile Fun Run.” Join hundreds of runners and walkers on Sunday, May 7, 2023 for the return of Philadelphia Zoo’s “Run Wild for the Zoo 5k and One-Mile Fun Run.” This race takes guests through the Zoo’s 42-acre campus and…
Words and thoughts from Rachée
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It feels weird for me to type this but here goes: Alanis Morrisette’s song, “Perfect” is what I think of when I think about being Black in America. Sometimes is never quite enough If you’re flawless, then you’ll win my love Don’t forget to win first place Don’t forget to keep that smile on your face You’ve got to be…
Last weekend I attended a party with Effin Guy and my sister. When Effin Guy and I arrived I immediately felt like I didn’t belong; aside from my sister and myself there were one I was the only other minority. I cannot say why I felt so uncomfortable; perhaps it was being out of my element at the party. (I…
A few weeks ago I attended a training provided the Department of Justice for training on how to conduct a community dialog on race. The training just happened to occur right after the Trayvon Martin verdict and as I was also addressing some personal issues in my life having to do with race. Our facilitator for the training, Knight Sor,…