Trauma, Transformation & Redemption: Life Outside The Streets takes a brain health approach to healing
By Kristin Holmes
40 years after Mumia Abu-Jamal’s arrest, the case is ‘a symbol’ of a ‘broken’ justice system
In this July 25, 1995 file photo, Mumia Abu-Jamal, convicted of killing a policeman, arrives at Philadelphia’s City Hall. (Nanine Hartzenbusch/AP Photo, File) By Katie Meyer for WHYY This story is originally appeared on WHYY. The following July, a jury delivered a unanimous guilty verdict. Abu-Jamal was sentenced to death and, though he maintains his […]
Last chance to submit your career story inspired by love
Today is the last day to submit your story for Love Now Media’s Be. Do. Love. series. Our Chief Storyteller, Jos Duncan Asé spoke with Cherri Gregg of WHYY about the initiative. (Radio interview included) This article originally appeared on WHYY. America is in the midst of what some are calling the “Great Resignation” or the […]
In the Push to Keep Children With Kin and out of Foster Care, Are Families Heard?
By Steve Volk, Next City
Kids face less long-term trauma when they live with kin instead of foster families. Yet despite promising kinship placement models elsewhere and signs of improvement, Philadelphia’s child welfare system still appears biased against families.
Post Pandemic Work Includes Wellness as a Priority
By Kristin Holmes
Ten years ago, the anxiety and sleeplessness, stress and migraines, came while Crawford worked her way up from call center to management at Verizon. But last year, she was working for herself in the midst of a pandemic.
Small Doses, Big Difference: How a young Philadelphia Artist creatively addresses mental health and wellness
By Syreeta Martin
For folks who are navigating a global pandemic and life, the hour-long therapeutic art session run by 25 year-old Isis Kirton via Zoom provides just that: a moment of ease.
Colin Powell helped shape my definition of love
Prior to receiving the fellowship, I hadn’t known much about Colin Powell outside of his work with George W. Bush and I was not a fan of either man. However, when I learned that Colin Powell was also once a student at City College of New York, I became more interested in his journey.
What happens when a victim of gun violence is blamed for their own death?
By Denise Clay-Murray
Some victims of gun violence are blamed for their own death. Families often challenge ambiguous policies to get financial help in the aftermath.
Dear Freedom Seeker (A love letter to Haitians)
By Carlo Campbell
Dear freedom seeker, refugee from hate, migrant from the lands of injustice…
Freedom Is A Birth Right (A Love Letter to Haitians)
By Lindo Yes
When I see you
I realize my want for freedom
Has always been a need for freedom
Never an ask
A demand
