Activism

What ideas can Philly steal from the years-old protest movement in the Minnesota city?

The MS NOW host and Citizen board member sits down with historian Jon Meacham for an analysis of activism and state violence in this moment in American history

The MS NOW host and Citizen board member talks with Martin Luther King III and Arndrea Waters King about Dr. King's legacy, and the soul of America

This MLK Day requires more than service. It is about resistance.

The Welcoming Center’s 2026 dinner series will bring immigrants and native-born Philadelphians together to explore the themes of neighborliness and good citizenship while bonding over the most human of activities: eating

The MS NOW host and Citizen board member sits down with Minnesota State Representative Aisha Gomez about last week's deadly shooting and how citizens can respond to ICE in their communities

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a perfect opportunity to engage with other Philadelphia citizens on civic projects that matter. Volunteer. Visit a museum. Build peace

University City District’s president remembers the West Philly resident, who turned volunteering into a full-time effort to better his neighborhood

The annual convening of Black male educators late last year was a reminder of what can happen when Black men show up for the future.

52 small ways to make Philadelphia a little better for you, me, your neighbors and strangers