Congreso de Latinos Unidos: Why the 2020 Census matters to us
The 2020 Census matters to our community, families, and staff — the entire Congreso de Latinos Unidos familia. It informs how
Neighborhood Voices
First-person essays, poetry and photo stories by Kensington residents. Community members share their lives in their own words.
Without the military, we wouldn’t have our rights: How artist John Zerbe is paying tribute to veterans
On Jan. 22, John Zerbe, an artist who lives in Kensington, talked to Kensington Voice’s Zari Tarazona about the
Here’s how 5 veterans in Kensington would improve veterans’ services
Kensington Voice Editors Erin Blewett, Henry Savage, and Zari Tarazona talked with veterans living in Impact Services’ Hancock Manor, a
The beauty of Kensington: our neighborhood
This summer, Kensington Voice collaborated with the Kensington Library to engage tweens and teens for a #TeenTruths photo workshop series.
I want my students to love and honor who they are and where they come from
On my very first day as an English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and Spanish teacher in Kensington, I was
As a Spanish-speaking parent, it's difficult to advocate for my children's education
It’s difficult living in an English-speaking community when you do not speak English — especially as a parent. As the
How I pushed through Philly's education system and learned to embrace my roots
*Editor’s note: The author works as a multimedia reporter for Kensington Voice. I was born and raised in Kensington,
Nikki was a good kid — he was misled because he had nobody to guide him
Poems in our Youth issue were written by members of the Kensington Poetry Team, which is based at Kensington Health
A short voice of my life
Poems in our Youth issue were written by members of the Kensington Poetry Team, which is based at Kensington Health
Ripped and torn is our flag
Liberty & Justice was a piece combined from two different pieces by Kiki (Cyara Wongus) and I (Lexus Roman). This
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
Join us at the Kensington Library for our #TeenTruths workshops
On July 11, 18 and 25, Kensington Voice is hosting #TeenTruths, a free photojournalism workshop series for aspiring teen writers,
Convirtiendo tus opiniones en artículos de opinión
Después de luchar los últimos dos meses para obtener una gran participación en nuestros talleres de Story Corner, decidimos renovar
Turning your opinions into opinion articles
After struggling for the last two months to get a large turnout to our Story Corner workshops, we decided to
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
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
Una exploración de nuestros orígenes
El 23 de febrero y el 2 de marzo, enfocamos nuestros talleres de Story Corner en torno al tema de
An exploration of our roots
On February 23 and March 2, we focused our Story Corner workshops around the theme of “roots,” and explored participants’
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,
Let’s beautify Kensington through respectful language
On March 13, mother-daughter duo Neyda Rios and Daisie Cardona talked with Claire Wolters, the Kensington Voice Voices editor, about
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,
I use my platform as a social activist to love my community
I was in elementary school when I first became aware of environments of racism. It was something I read about
To add more love to Kensington, we can change the landscape
Twenty-six years ago, my now husband and I moved into a big, unheated loft at Front and Norris Streets. The