September’s Heating Up!
From a gospel film to the best trails to explore the local urban outdoors, here are a few free or low-cost events that will make September smell like a fun month.
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Little Humans, Big Lessons
I don’t think anyone really prepares you for what it feels like to be responsible, let alone for little hearts and growing minds. I walked into the job thinking I was there to teach—to show up, lead with intention, guide behavior, model maturity. But what I didn’t expect was how much I’d learn in return. Not from a manual or a supervisor but from the very kids I was supposed to be teaching.
Resources for African Youth During Suicide Prevention Month
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time when communities around the world come together to recognize that mental health struggles are real, but help is always available. For young African Americans in Philadelphia and African youth living across the continent, knowing where to turn during tough times can save lives. No matter what you’re going through, you are not alone, and support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
How Philadelphia’s New Overnight Curfew Ordinance Could Change The Way People Do Business
In March 2024, the Philly City Council enacted a curfew in Kensington that will shut down some late-night businesses during certain hours. This is an effort to reduce crime and address quality-of-life concerns in neighborhoods with high rates of violence, drug activity, and littering
Why Preventive Health Checks Are Life-Savers, through a Mental Health Lens
We often think of preventive health checks as something that belongs in a hospital setting, blood tests, X-rays, physical exams. But the truth is, our mental health deserves the same level of care and preemptive attention. Just like our bodies, our minds carry silent strains, small cracks, and hidden bruises that can deepen over time if left unnoticed.
Black Films That Were Banned Or Lost And The Stories They Told
Perhaps one of cinema’s biggest triumphs is in providing a platform where Black artists can address the many misconceptions about their histories that have been fuelled by slavery and colonialism.
Keepin’ The Dream Alive, Black Business Month Reflections
August is Black Business Month, a time meant to celebrate the creativity, resilience, and brilliance of Black entrepreneurs. However, for me, it’s also a moment to be honest about what running a business really looks like, especially when you’re still juggling school, work, and the everyday realities of life.
Pre-apprenticeship Program Fills Need For Skilled Trade Positions In Philadelphia
Nearly 70 students graduated from The Samuel Staten Sr. Pre-Apprenticeship Program (SSSPAP) recently at its Second Annual Graduation Ceremony at the Sheet Metal Workers’ Union Hall in Philadelphia. The program is one of the region’s top emerging, comprehensive programs providing opportunities for pre- training and other career pathways.
‘We Are the Lifeline’, One Center’s Fight For Black Maternal Health
In Philadelphia, the Oshun Family Center has become a lifeline for families navigating the country’s growing maternal health crisis.
5 Black Inventors Advancing Practical Solutions And Fixing What’s Broken
In an attention economy that rewards spectacle, many Black inventors tackling unglamorous, structural problems such as clean water, grid reliability, accessible health care, and safer buildings, often go unrecognized, even when their work is patented, piloted, or deployed in the field.