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City says it’s making progress on protest-driven policy changes purpose

Nov. 6, 2020 2:30 pm

City says it’s making progress on protest-driven policy changes

After 11 meetings, the City's "Pathways to Reform, Transformation and Reconciliation" steering committee has released its first progress report in its four areas of concern.
What happened last night in West Philly? Demands for justice, fire, kettling by police purpose

Oct. 28, 2020 12:20 pm

What happened last night in West Philly? Demands for justice, fire, kettling by police

Vanessa Maria Graber, a producer at PhillyCAM and organizer with Free Press, posted this account of events last night on her Facebook page.
Candace McKinley: ‘We have all the tools we need to start building and collectively funding the alternatives to police’ purpose

Oct. 27, 2020 5:20 pm

Candace McKinley: ‘We have all the tools we need to start building and collectively funding the alternatives to police’

In this Q & A, the lead organizer of the Philadelphia Community Bail Fund talks about posting bail for last night's protesters, how small businesses are in the same boat as looters, and what we all need to get about this police violence.
Ancient cancel cultures: The defacement of statues in America replicates a tradition going back millennia purpose

Aug. 20, 2020 9:03 am

Ancient cancel cultures: The defacement of statues in America replicates a tradition going back millennia

Since at least the third millennium B.C., economically, socially and politically marginalized people have questioned authority by mutilating public images of rulers, says guest columnist Sarah Kurnick.
The protest encampments — and the housing crisis they represent — aren’t going away purpose

Aug. 19, 2020 11:58 am

The protest encampments — and the housing crisis they represent — aren’t going away

On Monday the City gave notice it would evict the residents of two encampments the next day. After a flurry of actions on Tuesday, the residents find themselves with a reprieve until Thursday morning, when a federal judge is slated to hear their testimony.
Let what you’ve experienced in the months after the uprising enrich your ‘RealLIST Connectors’ nominations purpose

Aug. 18, 2020 9:47 am

Let what you’ve experienced in the months after the uprising enrich your ‘RealLIST Connectors’ nominations

We're reopening the call we issued in May for suggestions about who needs to be included in our inaugural list of nonprofit "connectors."
Más allá del modelo de promotoras: estos proyectos también se centran en el bienestar de los inmigrantes purpose

Aug. 10, 2020 8:00 am

Más allá del modelo de promotoras: estos proyectos también se centran en el bienestar de los inmigrantes

El Programa de Bienestar Intercultural, el Programa de Bienestar Familiar para Inmigrantes Chinos, la Iniciativa Mente, Cuerpo, Espíritu y Espacio, y la Asociación Coreana Americana del Gran Filadelfia están encontrando soluciones a los impactos de COVID-19.
The Douty Foundation announces it will cease to be a private foundation by the end of 2021 purpose

Aug. 3, 2020 3:01 pm

The Douty Foundation announces it will cease to be a private foundation by the end of 2021

At that time, the Foundation will turn any remaining assets over to an entity that actively embraces liberation philanthropy and is committed to furthering economic, racial and gender justice.
How to hide from a drone – the subtle art of ‘ghosting’ in the age of surveillance purpose

Jul. 28, 2020 11:50 am

How to hide from a drone – the subtle art of ‘ghosting’ in the age of surveillance

It’s time to think about how many eyes are in the sky and how to avoid unwanted aerial surveillance, says guest columnist Austin Choi-Fitzpatrick.
Nonprofit AF: It’s OK to feel like crap right now purpose

Jul. 20, 2020 8:22 am

Nonprofit AF: It’s OK to feel like crap right now

"Whatever you’re dealing with or feeling, you’re not alone. Give yourself time and space. Check in with your teams. Let’s all allow ourselves to grieve individually and collectively for the state of the world," says guest columnist Vu Le.