Khanya Brann is a 2019 Journalism and Spanish graduate from Temple University. She’s drawn to reporting and storytelling centered around black women and immigrants, the unique experiences they face and their contributions to culture and society. When she’s not Pinterest-planning trips for her extensive travel bucket list, she’s wandering around the city. Khanya has lived in Trinidad and Montreal and is proud to also call Philadelphia home.
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Dec. 16, 2019 8:25 am
Meet community organizer and teaching artist Claudia Peregrina
She was the lead artist behind the ofrenda for Fleisher Art Memorial’s seventh annual Day of the Dead celebration this year. The best part of the tradition, she says, is getting to share all the food and joy with friends and community.
Sep. 26, 2019 8:00 am
The lesson is hope: Musicopia uses $100k grant from Impact100 Philadelphia to expand services
According to Jesse Mell, who directs Musicopia's Drumlines program, music education programs are not only an avenue for self expression, they bring hope.
Jun. 28, 2019 2:41 pm
At Tech in the Commons, nonprofit pros learned about using data to maximize impact
The three case studies presented focused on resources and technologies that help organizations use census data in new ways.
Jun. 27, 2019 1:00 pm
These three young African immigrants are changing the game for girls in Liberia
Summer Kollie, Princess Aghayere and Oladunni Alomaja, are launching Rebound Liberia, a program that will empower young women in Africa through basketball, personal development and literacy education.