Tag: protests
Feb. 16, 2024
New 76ers arena fouls out with locals
Since Aug. of 1996, the Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia has been home of the NBA Philadelphia 76ers, as well as the Philadelphia Flyers.…
Feb. 14, 2023
Chinatown resists proposed 76ers arena
The Philadelphia 76ers are in the works of opening a $1.3 billion dollar arena in Philadelphia’s historic Chinatown. The proposed arena “76 Place” would sit…
Oct. 30, 2020
Philadelphia community deals with the loss of Walter Wallace Jr.
The West Philadelphia community rises in protests after the death of Walter Wallace Jr. at the hands of the Philadelphia Police Department on Oct. 26.…
Jun. 5, 2020
Unrest on Drexel’s campus after National Guard placed at The Armory
The U.S. National Guard presence on Drexel University’s campus has caused another layer of unrest for those in the area amid the protests in Philadelphia…
Jun. 5, 2020
A rundown of protesting efforts in Philadelphia over the years
Hundreds of protestors have taken to the streets of Philadelphia in days past to demand justice for George Floyd, an African-American man who died in…
Jun. 5, 2020
Protests in Philly continue the nationwide fight for equality
Thousands of masked faces marched through the streets of Philadelphia this weekend, holding signs that read “AmeriKKKa,” “I can’t breathe” and “Keep your knees off…
Nov. 8, 2019
Public transportation spikes in Chile are the final straw
Thousands of miles away, in a country known for its Moai statues and red wine, civil unrest over the rise in subway prices has broken…
Nov. 1, 2019
Drexel GPS: bridging the gap about Hong Kong protests
The evening of Oct. 29 there was a Global Passport Series event with panelists Jacques deLisle and Rushan Abbas, along with moderator and director Rebecca…
Jun. 7, 2019
The power of musical protest: where is the line drawn?
Two elements of life and culture that seem to have recurring roles in my life are politics and music. These two worlds could not be…
May. 10, 2019
Swarthmore student protests dismantle campus Greek life
Swarthmore College is located approximately 30 minutes from Drexel University. The college has drawn national attention after students responded to leaked minutes from fraternity houses…
