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Philly is superficially progressive. We want to be better but we are unwilling as a community to do the tough work in reconciliation of our past.

Erica Atwood, former executive director of the Philadelphia Police Advisory Commission, after two black men were arrested for refusing to leave a Starbucks where they were waiting to meet a friend. The incident attracted national attention and set off protests outside the store.

Erica Atwood, former executive director of the Philadelphia Police Advisory Commission, after two black men were arrested for refusing to leave a Starbucks where they were waiting to meet a friend. The incident attracted national attention and set off protests outside the store.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.
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