Beyond Broadway, The Wiz as a Black Music Month Manifesto
There are moments in Black culture when time folds inward. When the past, present, and future meet in rhythm, harmony, and truth-telling. Last night, watching The Wiz, performed at Philadelphia’s Academy of Music and presented by Ensemble Arts, became such a moment. Staged during Black Music Month, this production reminded us why The Wiz, first introduced to Broadway in the 1970’s, remains one of the most potent cultural reimaginings in American performance history.
Sarah Mueller’s Community-Centered Film Revolution
Sarah Mueller’s Community-Centered Film Revolution Sarah Meuller for Love Now Magazine. Photo by Ronald Gray For this loving leader, love ripples through every frame of her work. Sarah Mueller leads with heart, hustle, and a deep belief in the power of community. As founder and executive director of cinéSPEAK, she’s spent over a decade creating […]
From the Block to the Studio: Vernon Ray Shoots Cameras, Not Guns
Video Story. Raised in North Philly, Vernon Ray transforms pain into purpose—capturing hope, healing, and truth through his lens. Founder of Shoot Cameras, Not Guns, Vernon mentors young creatives and builds community, believing that love is showing up, every day. His art invites us to see, feel, and remember what matters most.
Jacen Bowman: Leading with Love and Pride
Jacen Bowman knows what it means to fight for love—beginning with himself. The lessons he has learned about self-love are the foundation for how he loves others today.
This activist, leader, and advocate channels his awareness into his work on behalf of intentionally marginalized communities, particularly LGBTQIA+ individuals, to ensure their visibility, amplify their voices, and validate their experiences.
‘BeLoved Stories’ in four acts. Love Now Media goes live with culture conversations on love.
Invoking what was something like a spiritual framework of King, Love Now Media held a four-session live-stream to capture complex narratives around power, love and justice. The talks—interspersed between music and artistic performances—covered activism and intimacy to faith and politics.
Poet’s Press: The Checklist
“The Checklist” is a poem written by musician, poet and artist Chris Niles.
From Pain to Prosperity: How to Overcome Money Trauma
As with all traumas, money trauma runs deep, and we are often unaware that we
have it. We might say that we have money problems, but not money trauma, which forms when we take on the beliefs that others have about money. We might have heard from others that money is evil or that you must work hard for money, and that becomes our belief (often, a belief that goes unchecked).
How To: Explore the Benefits of Therapy and Find the Right Therapist for You
Finding the right therapist is essential for therapy to be effective. As with any meaningful relationship, the therapeutic bond requires trust, understanding, and a shared commitment to your well-being.
Bunmi Samuel Rewrites Resilience
Bunmi Samuel wants you to know that he is doing just fine. Ten years after a 15,000 ft skydiving fall, he is certain that this moment is his: “I am who I say I am. What I said I was going to do, I’ve done. Something tragic didn’t destroy me. I’m better than I’ve ever been.”
Are digital navigators the answer to closing Philadelphia’s tech gap?
As progress inches forward, advocates in the digital equity space agree that navigators play a crucial role in improving access in daily life. Others question if the model is a temporary band-aid, pushing off larger systemic change.