Media Design Fellows Turn Grief Into Art, Advocacy, and a New Vision for Philadelphia
At the “Moment of Sharing” event, Media Design Fellows from Drexel University’s Wealth and Work Futures Lab with the Lindy Institute transformed grief into a collective lens for change, unveiling a body of work that centers healing, data, and narrative inquiry as tools for social repair.
Youth Cultivate Soil and Safety at Sankofa Farm at Bartram’s Garden
Despite being the oldest surviving botanical garden in North America, Bartram’s community farm, Sankofa, continues to serve as a resource for the younger generation.
Poet’s Press: Remember Me Today
“Remember Me Today” is a poem written by poet and performer Chioma Sheri.
How to apply for ‘Shark Tank’ season 17 in Philly, and 5 success stories to inspire your pitch
Shark Tank is coming to Philadelphia, and your company could be the next local startup to walk away with a deal. The show will be at Rivers Casino on April 11 for a casting call open to the general public.
Poet’s Press: The Checklist
“The Checklist” is a poem written by musician, poet and artist Chris Niles.
Nation Free
“Nation Free” is a poem written by Black Queer multi-disciplinary artist, cultural producer, educator and Philadelphia’s inaugural poet, Kai Davis.
Hacking the Holidays: Getting Involved with Mutual Aid
The principle of mutual aid is not complicated. Our communities contain a remarkable and often overlooked superpower. That is, each of us has something to give and also something to receive, not for charitable or virtuous purposes, but because the power to support and uplift one another is within our control.
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.”
Seeking Solutions to Youth Houselessness
It’s easy to write off houselessness as a self-induced result of “laziness” or “addiction” because it doesn’t force us to confront our biases.
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.
