The Philadelphia Plan was the first federal affirmative action
program. It was defended and implemented by Black Republican Arthur
Fletcher, who argued that diversity was good for business.
About the Podcast
The Philadelphia Citizen podcast offers spoken versions of articles, deeper dives into the political, social and cultural workings of our city, explainers on the issues of our day, interviews, conversations and solutions. Lots of solutions. All to help you become a better citizen of your city.