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The Power of Community Based Economics with African Cultural Art Forum Sept 10, 2019

 Gucci, Chanel, Versace, Balenciaga, these are all names of designer brands that my students believe are the key to prove you have success. They believe if they have these brands they have “money” and they will be viewed by their peers as having status. Seeing the glorification of material possessions inspired me to pose a question […]

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A Story of Perseverance, Redemption, and Community Organizing July 29, 2019

 Redemption is defined as “the action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil” In order to pursue redemption one must persevere through their hardships in order to become a changed person. This story of transformation is as old as recorded history, yet these stories still have the ability to inspire us to change

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Behind the Scenes at the Philadelphia Gay Pride Parade Jun 20, 2019

  The Philadelphia Gay Pride Parade is one of the largest parades in the city year after year. The 31st consecutive parade in the city was special this year because it commemorated the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots in New York City. The Stonewall Riots were a clash between the local police and gay rights activists that is

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Raising Money to Continue Holocaust Education around the World with Holocaust Survivor Allan Silverberg Jun 19, 2019

  The Holocaust  is a word used to describe the purposeful extermination of 6 million Jews and millions of others by the hands of Hitler and his Nazi regime. World War II was a devastating war that changed the face of evil as we knew it. The atrocities and inhumane nature of this war is something that

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Using Community Service to Feel at Home in Philadelphia Jun 17, 2019

    Jamie Fox and Addye Susnick were both born and raised far away from the Philadelphia area. What eventually united them was a common goal they shared; being of service to others. Through a fellowship with the non-profit organization Repair the World Philadelphia, these two beautiful souls were able to meet. Repair the World’s signature program,

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