What is Fulton v. City of Philadelphia?
BY LAURA ANAYA-MORGA AND KRISTAL SOTOMAYOR ON JUNE 17, 2021
After years of dispute the case now awaits the Supreme Court decision. The main question is whether or not the government violates religious agencies First Amendment rights by requiring them to consider same-sex couples applications to become foster parents. This is the rundown of how Fulton v. City of Philadelphia got here and what its outcome could mean.
The documentary ‘40 Years a Prisoner’ reveals the story of one man's fight for justice and details the history of police violence in Philadelphia
BY LAURA ANAYA-MORGA & KRISTAL SOTOMAYOR ON MAY 20, 2021
40 Years a Prisoner, from filmmaker Tommy Oliver, lays out the story of Mike Africa Jr., a man who spent his entire life fighting to free his parents, members of the MOVE Organization, from prison.
First time’s a charm: What I learned as the first intern for ¡Presente! Media
BY LAURA ANAYA-MORGA ON MAY 17, 2021
Before joining ¡Presente! Media as an intern last fall, it is safe to say that I felt lost as a senior in college, unsure of what my next step would be to start my journalism career.
Documentary ‘40 Years A Prisoner’ features Mike Africa Jr.’s decades long fight for justice
BY LAURA ANAYA-MORGA & KRISTAL SOTOMAYOR ON MAY 13, 2021
Mike Africa Jr. spent most of his life fighting to free his parents from prison. Both were incarcerated and convicted as members of the MOVE 9. The HBO Documentary, 40 Years a Prisoner, outlines the stark similarities between policing in Philadelphia today compared to the 1970’s.
La coalición Shut Down Berks reflexiona sobre acciones desarrolladas el año pasado y expresa esperanza para 2021
POR LAURA ANAYA-MORGA EL 1 ABRIL 2021
La coalición Shut Down Berks continúa abogando por la liberación de las familias inmigrantes que buscan asilo en los Estados Unidos; siguen esperanzados por un cambio positivo con la administración Biden.
Los refrigeradores comunitarios en Filadelfia refuerzan una larga tradición de ayuda mutua en la ciudad
POR LAURA ANAYA-MORGA Y FOTOS POR BECCA HAYDU EL 25 MARZO 2021
Filadelfia tiene una larga tradición con las sociedades de ayuda mutua que han servido como catalizador para recursos modernos, y han inspirado la creación de The People's Fridge por dos hermanas en West Philly y de South Philadelphia Community Fridges en South Philly.
The Shut Down Berks Coalition reflects on the past year and expresses hope for 2021
BY LAURA ANAYA-MORGA ON FEBRUARY 11, 2021
The Shut Down Berks Coalition continues to advocate for the release of immigrant families seeking asylum in the U.S. — they are cautiously hopeful that positive change will come with the Biden administration.
“Arts are essential” - An interview with Philly-based multidisciplinary artist Daniel de Jesús
BY GABRIELA WATSON-BURKETT, MELISSA BEATRIZ AND LAURA ANAYA-MORGA ON FEBRUARY 9, 2021
In this interview, Philly-based multidisciplinary artist and performer Daniel de Jesús shares their inspiration behind making art and its importance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Daniel de Jesús, intérprete y artista multidisciplinario de Filadelfia, habla acerca de qué les inspira a producir arte y su importancia durante la pandemia del COVID-19.
Community fridges in Philadelphia reinforce a long standing tradition of mutual aid
BY LAURA ANAYA-MORGA & PHOTOS BY BECCA HAYDU ON JANUARY 21, 2021
Community fridges have popped up all across Philadelphia in a time where Mutual Aid resources have become more crucial than ever. Philadelphia's long standing history with Mutual Aid societies has served as a catalyst for these modern resources, and has inspired the creation of The People’s Fridge by two sisters in West Philly and South Philadelphia Community Fridge.