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Anjoli has always had a conflicted relationship w/religion. Hear her story inspired by a piece of Philly history on #PhiladelphiaRevealed: whyy.org/programs/philadelph……
🔊 @WHYY & @Rowhome_Audio w/@FirstPersonArts
🏛️ July 18 - Dec 1 @pafamuseum
🔍@philahistory at @DrexelUniv
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The #PhiladelphiaRevealed Podcast is here! Listen to Ep 1 w/Jamie Brunson of @FirstPersonArts: whyy.org/programs/philadelph…
🔊@WHYY & @Rowhome_Audio
🏛️July 18 – Dec 1 @pafamuseum
🔍Objects from @philahistory at @DrexelUniv
🎨Supported by @PewCenterArts
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#PhiladelphiaRevealed is an exhibition, a podcast & an interactive platform!
🏛️July 18 – Dec 1 @pafamuseum
🔍Objects from @philahistory at @DrexelUniv
🔊Podcast by @WHYY & @Rowhome_Audio
🎙️Storytelling by @FirstPersonArts
🎨Supported by @PewCenterArts
whyy.org/programs/philadelph…
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The Atwater Kent Collection at Drexel, @whyy, and @FirstPersonArts invite you to experience Philadelphia Revealed, an exhibition, podcast, and platform for anyone to add their story to Philadelphia history. Learn more on our website: bit.ly/3QJDv2I
#PhiladelphiaRevealed
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This project is one of the reasons I love working for @FirstPersonArts. These stories are powerful, insightful, and inspiring reminders to embrace the light where we find it.
Join us for "Embracing the Light" at @FringeArts! Performances feature storytellers sharing their lived experiences with suicide. Learn more: bit.ly/4c0Da4o
If you or a loved one are experiencing a suicidal crisis or emotional distress, call or text 988. @DBHIDS
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Our "Embracing The Light" StorySlam with @FirstPersonArts happening next Saturday, March 16, at 2 PM and 6 PM was recently featured in @MetroPhilly! Hit the link to read more: bit.ly/4c7AcuW
#EmbracingtheLight #suicideawareness
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Last Thursday, PHRC hosted @FirstPersonArts and @DBHIDS for a film screening and discussion of "Trigger," a documentary about gun violence in Philadelphia. Thank you for everyone who joined us for this important discussion about gun violence.
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🎬 TRIGGER: Film Screening. Tune in to @WHYY on Oct. 12 for a one-of-a-kind Philadelphia film screening. Watch the trailer here ➡️ dbhids.org/about/organizatio… @FirstPersonArts @EMOCPhilly
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*Just Announced* @FirstPersonArts returns to The Lounge with a Haunted StorySlam on October 24! Tickets on sale now: bit.ly/3ZdImMk
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See the powerful local documentary film "TRIGGER," a one-of-a-kind Philadelphia film on @WHYY on Oct. 12. "TRIGGER" is both a call to understanding and a call to action. Don't miss it. 🕊️🎬 Watch the trailer here ➡️ dbhids.org/about/organizatio… @FirstPersonArts @EMOCPhilly
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Really powerful afternoon with Trigger documentary screening and talk back session. Such a moving and motivating examination of gun violence in Philly. @DBHIDS @FirstPersonArts @USAO_EDPA
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UPDATE: While the smoke in the air from the fires in Canada may lessen today, it can still be dangerous. The city continues to operate under an air quality alert and residents are advised to continue to take precautions until air quality improves. (1/6)
ALT Air quality alert. Residents are advised to continue to take precautions until air quality improves.
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Wednesday was the 151st day of 2023. 149 people had been shot and killed in Philadelphia so far.
I spoke to @dbhids & @firstpersonarts about Trigger, a powerful film encouraging people to share their stories and fight gun violence with trauma support. Today 11:45 on #PhillyLive.
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Excited for our event "Collectives in Crisis: Healing through Storytelling"? We'll hear from Neil Bardhan of @FirstPersonArts. Taking place on Zoom on Thursday 13th April 12:30-1:30pm ET. To register: bit.ly/NeilBardhan. Read on for more details about our speaker...
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Wet your whistle at tonight's @FirstPersonArts StorySlam with our Ignite season cocktails! Doors open at 6pm for you to enjoy our Spicy Sidecar and a Spicy Pineapple Margarita (exclusive to these events!) 🌶️🍍🌶️ Tix: bit.ly/3KSiccO
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Advocates in the arts and culture sector are calling attention to their programs as a solution to curbing the chaos.
cityandstatepa.com/policy/20…
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We are honoring Women's History Month along with @FirstPersonArts with a StorySlam on March 9th. Join us for an evening dedicated to women’s stories, told from perspectives as varied as the experiences that fuel them. 16291.blackbaudhosting.com/1…
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Much love to my friends @FirstPersonArts for a perfect Valentines Day. 🥰❤️🫶
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Philadelphia, Our Next Storyslam: EX-files (THE ANTI-VALENTINE SHOW) is on Feb 14th, 8pm @UndrgroundArts
For Tickets:
firstpersonarts.org/event/ex…
#storytelling #storyteller #storyslam #chicago #travelbuddies #unprepared #storytellerphiladelphia #liveevents #gettickets
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See the powerful local documentary film "TRIGGER," a one-of-a-kind Philadelphia film event, on Feb. 9 at Community College of Phila. "TRIGGER" is both a call to understanding and a call to action. Don't miss it.
dbhids.org/trigger-film-scre…