Voice: Jessica Blatt Press
Leveling the Playing Field
D.C.-based Black Girl Ventures is planting roots in Philly to empower black and brown female-identifying entrepreneurs with the resources they need most
By Jessica Blatt PressLara Price and Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
The Citizen’s executive editor and Sixers chief operating officer talked about the key to helping women get ahead: Being a champion
By Jessica Blatt PressOur Closet
The nonprofit continues to provide clothing—and dignity—for Philadelphians from all walks of life
By Jessica Blatt PressHow Yasmine Mustafa Got Her Groove Back
The local entrepreneur has found a niche that’s poised to change lives and—finally—turn a profit
By Jessica Blatt PressA Map of Myself
The one-woman show from 20-year-old Sara Abou Rashed charts her alternately heartbreaking and heartwarming immigrant journey
By Jessica Blatt PressNurturing Tomorrow’s Workforce
Workforce development programs don’t always live up to their mission. PowerCorpsPHL exceeds theirs
By Jessica Blatt PressGenerational Shifts and the Politics of Change
The Citizen’s Roxanne Patel Shepelavy hosts a Drexel panel about who is—and soon will be—leading our democracy
By Jessica Blatt PressMy General Tubman
With her first play, acclaimed Philly author Lorene Cary delves deeply into what Harriet Tubman’s extraordinary life says about our own
By Jessica Blatt PressFree Our Youth
It’s 2020 and teens in Philly are still being held in adult prisons. This youth-led group wants to change that, and help heal communities
By Jessica Blatt PressVenture Cafe Philly
The Science Center’s weekly meetup draws more than 200 innovators every week for free programming, networking and games. Everyone is welcome.
By Jessica Blatt Press