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$190 Million in PA State grants available to support mental health and safety in schools
The School Mental Health & Safety and Security Program Grant Fund deadline extended to 12/31/2022.
December 5, 2022
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The way survivors and co-survivors of gun violence are taught to heal from gun violence can be formulaic: talk to your loved ones, seek therapy, and take anti-anxiety medications. But the path to healing isn’t the same for everyone, and these solutions aren’t a fix-all. For many folks seeking a remedy to the emotional pain...
"I want my story to show others that healing is possible, no matter where you start." A profound statement, rooted in love and a deep belief in all things good, from educator and activist Victoria Best. Now forty-five, Best was thrust into the Philadelphia foster care system after being separated from her biological mother at age...
In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Philadelphia was the cradle of the Neo Soul Movement. More than a genre, a new group of homegrown musicians, sirens, and wordsmiths created a vibe and culture that was best experienced live in clubs, coffee shops, and basements. They blended the groove of Gamble & Huff with the...
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Like her ancestor, Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, Queen Mother Falaka Fattah has connected the two Black Press traditions of informing and advocating.
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The School Mental Health & Safety and Security Program Grant Fund deadline extended to 12/31/2022.
Learning to be okay with being vulnerable is essential for Black men in urban communities because it helps them better handle conflict. Instead of turning to violence or unhealthy coping mechanisms, men who can be vulnerable seek peaceful solutions. The safe “Heart of the Story” workshop spaces created by Love Now Media are needed in urban communities.
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The sold-out event was a culmination of love storytelling workshops presented to more than 80 Philadelphians. Guests enjoyed a a keynote address by Will Toms of REC Philly, reflections from participants, a live musical performance by Verbosity, poetry by Lindo Yes, two panel discussions, music by DJ G33k, and a love storytelling competition with cash prizes.
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.
In an era where kids are overexposed and learning about life at a faster pace, seeing people who live and look like them doing good things, helps young people see themselves and their city in a positive and promising light.
PHILADELPHIA, PA (August 22, 2022) – In response to Philadelphia’s communities impacted by gun violence,
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