people
Feb. 25, 2019 10:00 am
‘In Kensington, the need for social activism is huge’
Community member Rakee Starwind writes that the neighborhood benefits when residents support each other.
people
Feb. 14, 2019 12:45 pm
This couple met at Woke Bae speed dating. The event for activists returns this weekend
The fundraiser benefitting the Philadelphia Community Bail Fund is back for year two, but there's no pressure to find a significant other — friend and ally connections are encouraged, too.
funding
Feb. 6, 2019 8:56 am
When activism feels fruitless, remember: All forward motion counts
If you can’t see how your actions and donations are moving the big needle, think of the little needles that you’re moving every time you show up to do the work, writes How to Give columnist Lansie Sylvia.
purpose
Aug. 21, 2018 11:38 am
Lutheran Settlement House’s new gender justice program for men takes on toxic masculinity
The Masculinity Action Project will teach 10 to 15 male-identified Philadelphians how to help eliminate domestic violence in their own communities.
people
Aug. 17, 2018 12:34 pm
Sustainability work can be as diverse as Philly’s residents: SustainPHL 2018
The third annual awards show from Green Philly celebrated community development pros, local nonprofits and other people and orgs making Philadelphia greener.
method
Aug. 9, 2018 12:45 pm
Not sure how to discuss racism/classism/privilege? Start here
Columnist Lansie Sylvia on learning, then talking, about tough topics.
method
Jul. 11, 2018 12:55 pm
This 84-year-old Philly rabbi’s arrest went viral. Here’s his handbook for protesting ICE
Longtime activist Rabbi Arthur Waskow on why his group of older activists took to nonviolent civil disobedience against the Trump administration's policy of separating immigrant families at the U.S. border.
method
Jun. 11, 2018 12:47 pm
Womanist Working Collective’s LaTierra Piphus on navigating systems in order to dismantle them
The organization's time banking project allows members to exchange time spent on services provided, rather than money. Call it radical liberation through cooperation.
purpose
Jun. 7, 2018 12:40 pm
Why the Philadelphia Dyke March has staying power
The 20th annual event is part protest, part rally for LGBTQ-identified folks (and its organizers do NOT get a permit to march the streets).
purpose
May 2, 2018 11:37 am
Philly activists celebrated May Day with a ‘death by incarceration’ protest
Tuesday's "Break the Cages, Fund the People" rally convened hundreds protesting mass incarceration, Immigrant and Customs Enforcement and police presence in schools.