Love Now Media and Love Now Magazine present Love Now Live!

Meet the magazine features, including cover story Aaries. Enjoy performances by Aaries, healing sounds by Kuan Young, poetry by Kai Davis, vibes from Neptune XXI… and more.

Food. Drinks. Giveaways. Includes a copy of the Winter issue of Love Now Magazine. Early Bird tickets $20, Regular Tickets are $30, VIP $65 includes open bar and private seating  via Eventbrite. All tickets include a copy of the magazine and refreshments.

Thursday, December 5, 2024 | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at Fringe Bar (140 N. Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106) . 

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News

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.”

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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.

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StoryCorps

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.

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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.

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