What happens when a victim of gun violence is blamed for their own death?
By Denise Clay-Murray
Some victims of gun violence are blamed for their own death. Families often challenge ambiguous policies to get financial help in the aftermath.
Dear Freedom Seeker (A love letter to Haitians)
By Carlo Campbell
Dear freedom seeker, refugee from hate, migrant from the lands of injustice…
Freedom Is A Birth Right (A Love Letter to Haitians)
By Lindo Yes
When I see you
I realize my want for freedom
Has always been a need for freedom
Never an ask
A demand
Hidden Costs: Gun Violence, Mental Health & Financial Stress
Mental health and post traumatic stress bear a hidden cost in the aftermath of gun violence.
Peace Day prevails in Philly
Ashack and Drum Circle, Photo provided by Peace Day Philly In this world, so much is out of our individual control, so beginning our days with positive affirmations is a small, yet important step toward reclaiming our power, while striving to move through our daily routines in peace. As a trained social worker wanting to […]
Mike, take a bow. A love story by Bunmi Samuel
Michael K. Williams Memorial card, courtesy of IMDB.com Mike, take a bow. Let’s tell a story in your honor. An origin story from one part of your life. You lived many successfully. History is important. Context is important. Roots Run Deep. Deep origin stories. There are many; here we go. Mike was all energy. I […]
Youth gathered and distributed food and care as an act of love through CityKidsRAK
By Kim Russell
Tieara Nichelson with a group of youth, Instagram followers, and adult volunteers and friends, distributed nutritious food and over 100 care packets to displaced citizens around the city.
Following Bill Cosby’s release, wellness advocates push for Consent Culture
Rape culture is a culture in which sexual violence is treated as the norm and projects blame for sexual assaults on the victims’ behavior, appearance, or profession while exempting or excusing perpetrators of assault from accountability for the violence they’ve inflicted and and harm they’ve caused. Educators for Consent Culture, has been working to raise awareness about consent culture.
The Importance of Midwives and the Skill and Science Behind Being One
By Nina Indigo
Researchers have brought a serious issue in midwifery to surface. They stress the importance of midwives and their need to better understand the skill and science of being one, specifically within their emotional intelligence. Why, because it’s essential to how well they perform their roles as midwives.
Why Love? Why Now? Love prevailed during the pandemic
By Carlo Campbell
Three couples share stories about finding love in uncertain times. Fear and commitment led many to reroute their wedding aisle GPS and take a lovers pit stop and play things by ear. Fear for the vulnerable in our population, our elders, and people with preexisting health concerns, along with commitment to honor state, federal, and CDC directives curtailing travel and large group gatherings.
