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The US flag flying against the Philadelphia skyline.
Members of Temple’s community celebrate Kamala Harris’ historic win
Type: News Story
Temple students, faculty and staff share their thoughts on Kamala Harris’ election victory.
January 19, 2021
Monument of Martin Luther King Jr.
Giving back on MLK Day, different but still impactful this year
Type: News Story
Learn what Temple has planned for the 2021 Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.
January 13, 2021
Marc Coleman, founder, president and CEO of The Tactile Group
Marc Coleman is not your typical CEO
Type: News Story
Coleman’s company values different voices, flexibility and kindness.
November 18, 2020
Nasir Pittman at dance practice for the Diamond Gems
A different kind of diamond
Type: News Story
Nasir Pittman has big plans for his time at Temple University and beyond.
November 18, 2020
Nelson Henry Jr. holding his honorable discharge certificate.
A WWII veteran’s fight to receive an honorable discharge
Type: News Story
Nelson Henry Jr. was given a discriminatory “blue discharge” because he was African American.
November 9, 2020
A student sitting in the grass on Main Campus near the Perseverance Conquers mural.
New Cecil B. Moore Scholars Program to cultivate leaders from North Philadelphia, provide support and scholarships
Type: News Story
The program is a pillar of Temple's commitment to increase the number of North Philadelphians enrolled at the university.
October 23, 2020
Tarahgee Morris and Jamal Parker
One of a kind Owls hand picked by ONE School
Type: News Story
With only 15 spots open, two Owls were admitted to the ONE School program, selective portfolio program founded by Spotify's creative director.
October 21, 2020
An Owl statue spreads its wings on Temple's Main Campus.
Attorney Ben Crump joined TV host LaToya Stroman for in-depth conversation on racial injustice
Type: News Story
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump and TV host LaToya Stroman discussed racial injustice and the importance of voting.
October 21, 2020
Agnes Berry Montier
Temple's first Black female MD graduated in 1912
Type: News Story
Temple University graduated its first Black woman doctor at a time when Black people were excluded from institutions of higher learning.
October 14, 2020
An Owl sculpture on Main Campus.
Temple invests more than $1 million in anti-racism education and programming
Type: News Story
The university will expand the Department of Africology and African American Studies and create a Center for Anti-Racism Research.
October 14, 2020
Assistant Professor of Political Science Michael Sances
Issues of racial injustice have helped shape the 2020 presidential election
Type: News Story
Assistant Professor of Political Science Michael Sances discusses how issues of racial injustice have influenced the campaigns.
October 14, 2020
protesters marching in Tokyo
Two TUJ students are taking the lead in raising awareness about racism in Japan
Type: News Story
TUJ students led 3,500 protesters in a march through Tokyo in support of racial equality.
October 14, 2020
A Temple student holding up a rainbow colored pin that says "born this way."
National Coming Out Week goes virtual with this message: Love
Type: News Story
Learn how to participate in the week’s virtual events centered around the LGBTQIA+ campus community.
September 30, 2020
David Love
Uprise Online: Professor discusses social movements in the digital age
Type: News Story
Klein Professor David Love shares his expertise around racial injustice and how it plays out on social media today.
September 16, 2020
a professor in a yellow shirt standing before a window.
Reimagining the role of police in society through research
Type: News Story
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Ajima Olaghere discusses her scholarship on policing and communities.
September 2, 2020
Linn Washington
‘We’ve been here before’: Journalism professor discusses covering racism, protests and police brutality
Type: News Story
Linn Washington Jr., a professor of journalism, has been covering systemic racism since the 1970s.
August 25, 2020
a student moves into a residence hall on Temple's campus.
Temple University’s diverse Class of 2024
Type: News Story
The incoming class includes record numbers of Black and Latinx students and international students from six continents.
August 19, 2020
A portrait of Molefi Kete Asante
Racial injustice has been fuelled by centuries of prejudiced hierarchies
Type: News Story
Molefi Kete Asante, chair of Africology and African American Studies, looks at the historical context of the George Floyd protests.
July 23, 2020
Tara Tripp
National protests emphasize need for criminal justice reform
Type: News Story
Temple professor talks about the need for criminal justice reform in the U.S., highlighting the value of well-funded reentry programs.
July 23, 2020
Zoom interview with Owls For Justice members
Student-athletes join together to fight for social justice reform
Type: News Story
A group of student-athletes has formed a new student organization to promote equality and justice on campus.
July 14, 2020
A portrait of David Brown
The national conversation on race is an opportunity to push for greater inclusion
Type: News Story
Klein College’s first diversity advisor to the office of the dean discusses diversity, equity and inclusion.
July 2, 2020
Gregory Anderson
Systemic racism has led to education disparities
Type: News Story
Dean Gregory Anderson outlines how race and socioeconomic status impacts access to educational opportunities in the U.S.
June 25, 2020
An illustrated copy of the Emancipation Proclamation.
Exploring the history of Juneteenth, a day of celebration and reflection
Type: News Story
The holiday’s legacy stretches back 155 years.
June 17, 2020
An illustration of landmarks in Philadelphia and on Temple's campus with rainbow colors.
Proud moments in our LGBTQIA+ history
Type: News Story
Learn more about historical events that happened in Philadelphia and key contributions from the Temple community to celebrate Pride month.
May 29, 2020
Eric Battle at the "Black Lives Always Mattered!" exhibition.
A new graphic novel brings African American history in Philadelphia to life
Type: News Story
"Black Lives Always Mattered!" highlights influential figures from the city’s past.
March 26, 2020

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