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HomeAuthorsMarianna Sann

Articles by Marianna Sann

Arts and Entertainment

Immigration: Five Ways To Support Immigrant Communities

November 28, 2017 Marianna Sann

Given America’s current political climate regarding immigration, many immigrant communities may feel at risk or even targeted. In a so-called sanctuary city like Philadelphia, immigrants can become active and engaged in community organizing to educate themselves and others about their

Arts and Entertainment

Immigration: Artist Mobilizes Immigrant Communities For Social Justice

November 7, 2017 Marianna Sann

Ten years ago, Michelle Angela Ortiz hoped to be where she is today – a successful visual artist, skilled muralist and community arts educator. For more than 18 years, Ortiz has been using art as

Arts and Entertainment

Immigration: Using Art to Share the Asian American Migration Experience

October 10, 2017 Marianna Sann

Through the power of art, even the most complex stories of immigration and assimilation can be expressed. Located on the 1200 block of Vine Street, the Asian Arts Initiative has linked art and communities since

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Immigration: Planting Seeds of Culture to Build Connections Amongst People

September 25, 2017 Marianna Sann

Elizabeth Taylor-Mead is a development consultant at Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating youth and adults on Arab culture. Through the arts, music and language, the organization hopes to raise cross-cultural awareness

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