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A broadened idea of racism

04 February 2020 Brianna Williams

A student explains how a book on Native American history changed their understanding of racism.

Temple student seeks to better represent formerly enslaved woman

22 October 2019 Asa Cadwallader

The monument will better represent the life of Dinah, a formerly enslaved woman.

Professor curates exhibit on LGBTQ video games

23 October 2018 Will Stickney

“Rainbow Arcade” will feature well-known LGBTQ video games and run for five months in Berlin.

Halloween: avoiding cultural appropriation

23 October 2018 Claire Wolters

Students, faculty discuss how cultural appropriation hurts marginalized communities.

Student wins scholarship, plans to open her own nonprofit

30 August 2018 Seth Carlson

Maria Hammonds won a $23,500 scholarship from The Michaels Organization Educational Foundation, a nonprofit that provides scholarships to students living in affordable housing.

Philadelphia’s historical sites have stories to share

07 February 2017 Samantha Wong

Students should learn about the three centuries worth of history within the city.

Blockson Reveals Historic Exhibit

12 October 2015 Sean Brown

Hidden City Festival gives new life to forgotten places

29 April 2013 Cheyenne Shaffer

The festival will showcase unique and hidden locations throughout the city.

UnderRepped T-shirts are available for purchase on the company’s Kickstarter page. Every T-shirt features a lesser-known historical figure. | ABI REIMOLD / TTN

Philly T-shirt brand aims to give credit where deserved

19 March 2013 Patricia Madej

T-shirt project UnderRepped, is helping recognize lesser known greats.

Theorist carries impact

19 February 2013 Rachel McDevitt

Jane Gordon’s last semester at Temple is only a chapter in her extensive résumé.