‘Your spirit is loveable’: A Kensington resident writes a poem for his friend battling cancer
Drew Watson is 35 years old. Raised in Kensington, he grew up with his four brothers and father.…
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Former resident shares his memories of growing up in Kensington
Bob Horn, a Port Richmond resident, grew up in Kensington during the 60s and 70s and lived there…
Grave Mistake: A Kensington resident’s poem about the progression of heroin use
Drew Watson is 35 years old. Raised in Kensington, he grew up with his four brothers and father.…
This Kensington resident is responding to gentrification in her neighborhood through poetry
I started writing poetry 13 years ago when I was in middle school, but it wasn’t until ninth…
Kensington community member: ‘A mind is a terrible thing to waste, and you are never too old to learn’
My name is Darryl A. Thomas, and I have lived in the Kensington community for almost 14 years.…
What to do?: A poem about coping with recovery
Content warning: The poem describes someone who is in recovery and experiences depression. Drew Watson is 35 years…
Creating education equity through collaboration
Editor’s note: This essay was written by Jamie Clark, assistant principal of Kensington High School, and Raijene Dreuitt…
“I did not understand the struggles of my peers … because I did not live within their experiences”
Editor’s note: This personal essay was written by Mikah Stellan Thomas, the Trans Equity Project recruiter at Galaei,…
Policing in Kensington: ‘We cannot escape that feeling — not even in our schools’
Editor’s note: This opinion piece was written by Rebecca M. Baret, who is a Philadelphia public school student,…
DACA recipients won the battle; it’s up to us to win the war
Editor’s note: This opinion piece was written by Norris Square resident Andria Bibiloni, who is a Law and…