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Personal Essay: I Am My Mother’s Wildest Dreams

Mariyum Raina Rizwan, the daughter of South Asian immigrants, reflects on the sacrifices her mother made in shaping her own path while honoring her cultural heritage.

Black Reverence Chair, a Ritual for Joy and Affirmation

Explore the transformative ritual of the Black Reverence Chair, a gathering fostering joy and affirmation amid the trauma of state-sanctioned anti-Black violence. Learn about its origins, the power of celebratory witness, and the creation of an energetic archive to counter narratives of brutality. Join the movement for healing and communal celebration.

Sweet Jazmines Pastry Chef Cookin’ Up Wellness in Reset Recipe

Discover the journey of pastry chef Kimberly Davis Cuthbert, owner of Sweet Jazmines Bakery, facing an unexpected business closure after 23 years. Explore her shift from a bustling bakery to embracing family time and envisioning new ventures, including a national expansion for her renowned sweet potato muffins. Join her in this inspiring career transition.

Incarcerated Fathers Loving Their Children

Uncover the impactful changes brought about by parenting programs for incarcerated fathers at Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility in Philadelphia. Learn about initiatives such as the Parent Action Network, which are interrupting the cycle of incarceration, strengthening family ties, and decreasing recidivism. Hear firsthand stories of fathers reconstructing connections with their children from behind prison walls and developing vital parenting skills.

Philly Youth Speak Out Against Gun Violence and Up for Love in MLK Day Speech Contest

Philly’s youth, like Cayla Waddington, speak out against gun violence in the MLK Day Speech Contest, advocating love as a tool for change. Explore their powerful oratory on overcoming challenges, loving enemies, and building a community against the backdrop of rising gun violence.

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 […]