Applications are now open for the 2023 Philadelphia Media Founders Exchange
Apply now for the 2023 Philadelphia Media Founders Exchange! This community-focused accelerator empowers BIPOC news entrepreneurs through training, coaching, and grant funding. Join to ensure sustainable business growth on your own terms. Supported by The Lenfest Institute, Knight-Lenfest Local News Transformation Fund, and Independence Public Media Foundation.
Philly gumball machines dispense poetry and mental health resources
This article was originally published by WHYY, a news partner to Love Now Media. By Peter Crimmins Philadelphia poet Lindo Jones, known as LindoYes, describes himself as an artist-activist, using his poetry in the service of social justice efforts. During the widespread demonstrations in Philadelphia in the summer of 2020, LindoYes could be heard reciting […]
A Business Commitment to Radical Community Support
Syreeta Scott relocated her business four times in a 20-year career that began when the pioneer in natural hair care opened a shop in her mom’s house. Now she’s expanding the horizon through affordable-housing.
Press Release: Heart of the Story
PHILADELPHIA, PA (August 22, 2022) – In response to Philadelphia’s communities impacted by gun violence, Love Now Media has launched a new initiative entitled Heart of the Story: Getting to the Heart of Gun Violence. The empathy-centered media company is fostering this important entry point into hard-to-have conversations. The series of storytelling workshops will feature […]
Thank you, Serena
A father of two tennis players gives his thanks to Serena Williams for her many years of greatness and inspiration in the sport.
This Philadelphia teacher helps visually impaired students ‘jump into their greatness’
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 often underestimate her students and their ability to excel in a mainstream environment. “My past and […]
The Player & The Game: Diversity in Gaming Opens Pathways to New Careers
By Annette John-Hall
Nicodemus “Nick” Madehdou dreams big. That’s probably why, since childhood, Madehdou and gaming were a seamless match.
Community Land Trusts Make Housing Affordable
Community land trusts have a long history of helping people afford a home. In a time of skyrocketing housing prices, that’s more important than ever.
Indigenous Education: Exploring the history beneath our feet
By Kim Russell
Much Indigenous history is hidden in plain sight. However, with the guidance of a Guale (pronounced wah-LAY) tribe member, Tavis Sanders, we pull back and uplift the historical roots of this land.
Solomon Love Temple’s Visibility Sparked Art & Controversy
Many of Philadelphia’s murals are artistic love letters to the world. They tell stories in a way that words can’t. As a singer, songwriter, producer and host of Songs For The Soul, Solomon Temple understands the importance of words – how they can shape and shift reality. Deeper than words, perhaps, is the power of a visual.
