It’s been about 15 years since my father has actually been in my life. You wouldn’t know that though if you were friends with him on Facebook because he wants those who…
Voices
Nikki was a good kid — he was misled because he had nobody to guide him
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A short voice of my life
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Ripped and torn is our flag
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My students push through negative stereotypes every day to ensure they receive their education
During the 2018-2019 school year, I had the opportunity to be the site director for 12PLUS At Kensington Health Sciences Academy. 12PLUS is a non-profit focusing on linking high school students in…
After reversing more than 100 overdoses, the trauma is starting to take a toll on me
As a citizen who has reversed more than 100 overdoses, every now and then I have a cry that is so uncontrollable, and painful, and deep, that I wonder if I will…
Remain calm, practice empathy, and be prepared: How McPherson security guard Sterling Davis responds to trauma
On April 17, husband, father, and security guard Sterling Davis talked with Claire Wolters, the Kensington Voice Voices editor, about his experience reversing overdoses as a security guard at McPherson Square Branch.…
I want gardening to help me connect and grow with my community
I planted my backyard garden in an old bookshelf from Circle Thrift. I removed the back, took out the shelves, and screwed a post of a two-by-four in each corner, wrapping it…
Let’s beautify Kensington through respectful language
Neyda Rios stands with her children Daisie Cardona (left) and Stanley Santoni (right) outside of Sankofa Freedom Academy Charter School on March 23, 2019. (Photo by Solmaira Valerio) On March 13, mother-daughter duo…
Greening projects offer more than just beautification
I have lived in Kensington for the majority of my life and can confirm that my community is rich, dynamic, and filled with resilient people who are dedicated to reversing the negative…