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A Conversation with Jeffrey L. Page on The Power of African Dance in a Time of Resistance

Jeffrey L. Page’s passion for African dance is palpable, rooted in the movement and the deeper connections it fosters. As he explained, the study and practice of traditional African dance allow individuals to connect with something greater than themselves—beyond the oppressive histories many have experienced. “These dances are not just about movement,” Jeffrey said. “They are about rhythms, rituals, and life themes—whether it’s a celebration, a time to fight, protect, or harvest. These dances embody a history and a culture that transcends what many of us have experienced in the United States.”

August 23, 2024 No Comments

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Respect the Animals, Respect Each Other: StoryCorps carries the Black Cowboy Code from LA to North Philly

Beyond aesthetics, though, most of the coverage given to cowboy culture is about the history of Black cowboys and the American West. What is often lost in this is the fact that Black cowboys are alive and well, and their values continue to inform the growth of thousands of young people across the country.

August 21, 2024 No Comments

Equity

Focusing on ‘joy’ in Philly schools will reduce racial discipline disparities

Lift Every Voice, the organization behind this year’s Joy Campaign, is backing the creation of a “joy-based budget” for schools to bolster access to recess, the arts, counselors, and the district’s program to bolster student mental health known as the Support Team for Educational Partnership. The blueprint would also create a Chief of Joy position in the district; in June, the City Council adopted a resolution exploring the creation of this position in Philly schools.

August 16, 2024 No Comments

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On Passion and Purpose: Back to School with StoryCorps

After a long, hot summer, it’s Back to School season in Philadelphia. At Love Now Media, we’re celebrating the end of a full season with our Young Professional Storytellers, a group of incredible students who staff our broadcast projects and host/produce ‘Dinner with Friends,’ an original podcast.

August 14, 2024 No Comments

Equity

AI Goes to College: Can artificial intelligence and higher education peacefully coexist?

Does artificial intelligence have a place in these supposed bastions of independent thoughts?
We should obviously be considering the ethics of AI use by students and teachers, but also be thinking about recruitment and retention as well as the technology disparities between public and private universities as we embark on a deeper search for answers.

August 12, 2024 No Comments

Equity

Black Women Find Play and Community with New Approaches to Wellness in Philadelphia

“Sometimes it was intimidating being in a space where people were already super buff, throwing around this equipment with these loud noises – and then it’s just little old me,” said Briana Thomas, who works out as part of the Get Mo Phit program. In response, Green-Smith says, “as Black women so often do, we find a way” to find solutions and approaches that work culturally and create safe spaces where Black women feel comfortable, in contrast with a fitness industry where less than 10 percent of instructors are Black.

August 9, 2024 No Comments

A Conversation with Jeffrey L. Page on The Power of African Dance in a Time of Resistance

Respect the Animals, Respect Each Other: StoryCorps carries the Black Cowboy Code from LA to North Philly

Focusing on ‘joy’ in Philly schools will reduce racial discipline disparities

On Passion and Purpose: Back to School with StoryCorps

AI Goes to College: Can artificial intelligence and higher education peacefully coexist?

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