by Partner Article | Aug 2, 2022 | Equity, News
Two things Sharita Jerkins learned from teaching students with visual impairments are the importance of being more descriptive while teaching and verbalizing every detail of her lessons. Jerkins, who teaches grades 4-8 at the Overbrook Educational Center, said people...
by Love Now Media | Jul 29, 2022 | News
“THE FUTURE DEPENDS ON YOUR JOY!” This quote inspired the 11 Days of Love Stories 2022 festival and fueled Love Now Media’s creation of community spaces centered on storytelling, the arts, and play across Philadelphia. Each event enabled festival...
by Jos Duncan Asé | Jul 22, 2022 | News
Twerking brings shame for some. Others use it to advocate for justice and wellness. Leaira Soulight, a wellness leader, teaches monthly twerk classes in Philadelphia. Photo courtesy of Soulaira Studios. By Jos Duncan Asé “This is a sacred space. There is no room for...
by Kristin Holmes | Jul 18, 2022 | News
Philly is home to the only Black-owned rowing company in U.S. sports Brannon Johnson starting her row on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia. Photo courtesy of BLJ Community Rowing. By Kristin Holmes The tranquility of the Schuylkill River calls out to Brannon...
by Kim Russell | Jul 13, 2022 | News
By Kim Russell She was a Happy One. A Gift from God with a smile that could light up a room. The Dark Beauty dancing among the roses, Singing along with Guns N’ Roses – Sweet Child O’ Mine Well-mannered beyond her time, And much like the magic...
by Annette John-Hall | Jul 6, 2022 | News
Nick at the Philadelphia CIC co-working space that is home to JumpButton Studio. Photo credit: Calbert Warner By Annette John-Hall Nicodemus “Nico” Madehdou dreams big. That’s probably why, since childhood, Madehdou and gaming were a seamless match. You see, when...
