purpose
Jul. 7, 2020 7:30 am
Masks are a barrier to contagion, but can also be a new barrier for immigrants
Masks are necessary for the safe reopening of the city, but they can add a layer of difficulty for those who speak English with an accent, says guest columnist Ben Goebel.
purpose
Jul. 1, 2020 1:19 pm
When working for justice, the promotora model builds power in communities even during a pandemic
New Sanctuary Movement’s “Promotores de Justicia” assess needs and tend to the wellbeing of their communities via Zoom since COVID-19.
purpose
May 15, 2020 9:33 am
Restoring this $200K to the budget for FY21 could literally save lives, say nonprofit leaders
The City's funding for PAIFUP — Philadelphia's successful public defender program for immigrants facing deportation — has quietly been zeroed out of the mayor's revised proposed budget.
purpose
Apr. 30, 2020 8:22 am
Cómo refugiarse en sitio: 4 lecciones extraídas de vivir en santuario
Carmela Apolonio Hernández, quien ha vivido dentro de una iglesia durante más de dos años, habla sobre como crear una vida plena durante estos momentos de estrés.
purpose
Apr. 1, 2020 5:27 pm
How to successfully shelter in place: 4 lessons learned from living in sanctuary
Carmela Apolonio Hernández, who has lived inside a church for more than two years, talks about how to create a full life in just a few rooms during stress-filled times.
people
Feb. 15, 2020 5:03 pm
South Philly Barbacoa’s chef will appear on a segment of ‘What’s Eating America’ this Sunday
Cristina Martínez, co-owner of the renowned Mexican restaurant, speaks with Andrew Zimmern about her lamb barbacoa and her activism on February 16 at 9 p.m. on MSNBC.
purpose
Dec. 25, 2019 11:00 am
Platos fuertes: Reflections on my visit to the desert borderlands
Roughly 10 weeks have passed since guest columnist Brian Villa left the southern border, but the impact of what he witnessed remains. At the holiday table, he and his family will set an empty place as a reminder and call to action.
people
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.
purpose
Nov. 27, 2019 9:25 am
On Thanksgiving and sanctuary: A reflection
Our U.S. Thanksgiving origin story makes Carmela Apolonio Hernández's action at 10 a.m. today especially poignant.
purpose
Nov. 6, 2019 3:08 pm
Immigration in Philadelphia: The food perspective
Net Impact Philadelphia takes a tasty tour through immigrant-built and immigrant-run businesses along Philly's 9th Street Market on Sunday, November 10.