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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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FirstPersonArts retweeted
5 Jun 2024
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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FirstPersonArts retweeted
6 Mar 2024
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.
1 Mar 2024
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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FirstPersonArts retweeted
7 Mar 2024
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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FirstPersonArts retweeted
4 Oct 2023
🎬 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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FirstPersonArts retweeted
20 Sep 2023
*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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FirstPersonArts retweeted
4 Oct 2023
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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19 Sep 2023
We are so excited to partner with Drexel University and WHYY for the Reshaping History Through the Atwater-Kent Collection project.
Learn more about the project tomorrow on our Instagram Live at 11:30 am EST.
drexel.edu/news/archive/2023…
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FirstPersonArts retweeted
3 Aug 2023
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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28 Jul 2023
Highlights from our documentary film, Trigger, screening @d2ichurch last week.
#Film #trigger #Gunviolenceawareness #philadelphia #firspersonarts
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27 Jul 2023
Congratulations to Kitty Hailey for being the Audience Favorite of our StorySlam: Workaround.
#storyslam #story #Philadelphia #firstpersonarts
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27 Jul 2023
Congratulations to @kinu_kaur01 for being the Overall Winner of our StorySlam: Workaround.
#storyslam #story #Philadelphia #firstpersonarts
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21 Jul 2023
Leave your favorite storytelling quotes in the comments and it could be featured in a future post.
#storytelling #story #philadelphia #journalism #firstpersonarts #fpa
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20 Jul 2023
There still time to vote for us for @metrophilly best. Please vote for First Person Arts under the Arts and Entertainment category.
Link:
metrophillysbest.com/voting/…
#metrophilly #arts #storytellers #storytelling #philadelphia #FirstPersonArts
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20 Jul 2023
We are having a screening of our documentary film, Trigger, Today, Thursday, July 20th at 6 PM @d2ichurch.
For free tickets :
FirstPersonArts.org/events
#screening #triggerfilm #gunviolenceawareness #philadelphia #firstpersonarts
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13 Jul 2023
Our next StorySlam: Workaround is on Tuesday, July 25th at 8pm @worldcafelive
For Tickets go to:
FirstPersonArts.org/Events
For a chance to be pre-selected to tell your story, send the first line of your story on the theme “WORKAROUND” to: Stories@FirstPersonArts.org.
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