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.
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 […]
Self Care When Feeling Under Siege
By Denise Clay-Murray
At a time when you might feel under siege due to the world around you, taking a moment to show yourself some love is important. From an outwardly hostile presidential administration to the deaths of Black people at the hands of police against the backdrop of a global pandemic that hit Black and Brown communities disproportionately, finding ways to keep it together both physically and emotionally has become a priority for people of color.
When Self-Love Is Sanity: Free mental health courses to help you stay sane while standing up to racism
Challenging racism is exhausting. For Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and Asian communities, in particular, the pandemic has further unveiled racial disparities and systemic injustices in the United States. People of Color are often operating within spaces that uphold values rooted in white supremacy while being called upon to help solve diversity and equity issues. All of this, while dealing with their own personal, social, and cultural traumas… during a pandemic.
Reawakening: Bridging gaps to jumpstart life after incarceration
While Radee Hammett was incarcerated, he witnessed a tragic act of violence that shifted his perspective on the value of his life. He is now a community leader, who uses his experience with incarceration to bridge the gap between prison life and the outside.
The ‘me too’ Movement’s New Program Director Has a History of Healing
The ‘me too.’ movement has a new Program Director with a history in healing and wellness-focused practices. Shesheena Bray, a Philadelphia-based mental health therapist starts full time in the role on February 15th.
Float. Kick. Breathe.
By Stephanie Malson Featured in Little Love Stories Volume 6 Theme: Lessons on Love One. There is something both freeing and terrifying in that number. One. It’s full of possibility but also the unknown. Uncharted territory. The idea of being at the beginning of something can be paralyzing and at first for me, it was. […]
Duality
By Hezekiah Featured in Little Love Stories Volume 6 Theme: Lessons on Love I’ve always owned my duality 100%. I reference my Jekyll and Hyde in numerous songs. I coined the phrase “Conscious Porn” as my own version of Yin and Yang. Funny thing about karma is, just like God, it works in mysterious ways. […]
Love As Miraculous As Natural Pearls
By Blew Kind Featured in Little Love Stories Volume 6 Theme: Lessons on Love My passion is lovely. i can charm an entire room To bring lightness and hope, But for some reason i am standing, open handed, pregnant Raising my soon to be three children. i know i am worth all the stars. All […]
