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What do a NYC fashionista and a Pakistani millennial have in common? Ali Hassoun is ready to show ya. He’s a juxtaposition wizard whose paintings cut to the root of what makes us, well, us. Take the fashionista and the…
Mark your calendars, SF folks! On January 20th, 2018, a special benefit show by Two Piano Journey will be held at the SF War Memorial & Performing Arts Center. All proceeds will go towards Wu Yee Children’s Services. Wu Yee Children’s Services was founded in 1977 by San Francisco-based social workers, parents, and teachers who wanted to ensure that everyone had…
In West Philadelphia, the EAT (Everyone At the Table ) Café cooks up nourishing meals and serves them to everyone that comes in, regardless of the thickness of their wallet. Of the approximately 60 community cafes in the US, EAT Cafe is one of a few that offers a full-service meal. EAT works in collaboration with Drexel University, Vetri Community Partnership, and the West…
Chicago is known for its high rates of gang violence. Nationally, about 35 percent of gang members are still teenagers. The Urban Warriors program is an initiative created in partnership with the Chicago YMCA’s Youth Safety and Violence Prevention (YSVP) initiative, dedicated to bringing those statistics down. The premise? Bring veterans and at-risk teenagers together to talk through stuff together. It’s…
Transition back into civilian life from prison can be difficult. Before they even find a job they need a reliable place to live, and that can be hard with a criminal record. Especially in the Bay Area, where San Quentin State Prison is located, rent prices are sky high. The Homecoming Project –– an initiative from Impact Justice that’s all about…
In the outer wards of Washington, DC, known as ‘food deserts’, Lyft (in partnership with Martha’s Table) is hoping to usher in a new era of wholesome foods. Quick recap: food deserts are usually impoverished areas of the country where access to real grocery stores and farmers market is almost impossible. Instead, the common replacements are quickie marts and stores with…
Society isn’t very friendly towards LGBTQ folks and gyms are known to be especially hostile. Flambeaux Crossfit aims to change that, and Louisiana is pumped. Literally. Founded by a trans man, Dillon King, Flambeaux embraces inclusivity by shirking the gendered boundaries gyms usually have. Instead, equipment and restrooms are gender neutral, and every fitness level is welcomed.View…
When we’re raising a generation that spends almost more time on their devices than it does sleeping, it’s important to meet them where their attention is – online. Youtube is leveraging its power of information by giving young folks a…
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a two-day celebration of life and death that takes place in early November. The indigenous Mexican holiday demonstrates respect to those who are deceased and celebrates those who are living. It can be raucous but also deeply beautiful and moving. A brief history of the celebration The holiday originates from the…
Recent headlines are unearthing immense collective trauma. Some folks are finally telling their stories of sexual assault after years of keeping the experiences to themselves. It only makes sense that trauma stored within our bodies can have physical effects. Amber Field – an SF-based musician and sound healer – pays careful attention to these somatic effects in her work with sound and movement. Field says the term “DARVO” – coined by Jennifer Freyd – is a helpful approach to thinking about Kavanaugh and our country’s culture of sexual assault. View this post on Instagram Free your voice…
