Philly's Ex-DEI Officer Hits City With Discrimination Lawsuit

By P.J. D'Annunzio · July 29, 2026, 9:36 PM EDT

Philadelphia's former top DEI officer has filed a lawsuit accusing the city of race and sex discrimination, claiming Mayor Cherelle Parker's administration fired her amid an effort to stifle diversity initiatives...

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Case Information

Case Title

ANDERSON v. CITY OF PHILADELPHIA et al

Case Number

2:26-cv-05266

Court

Pennsylvania Eastern

Nature of Suit

Civil Rights: Employment

Date Filed

July 27, 2026