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March 21, 2023

Bag Lady

We are asked to consider what it means to be a woman… what it means to be Latina, the mama of two little ones, a leader, a life partner/wife, a friend and an advocate and an ally.

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March 17, 2023

Standing with Pride

We must acknowledge the continuing, and rapidly spreading anti-trans, anti-drag, anti-queer legislation, rhetoric, and violence across the country.

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February 23, 2023

The Forgotten Jewel – Viche’ Thomas

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February 22, 2023

Black History Month

The following is a piece from Lance Jones, Summer Search’s National Director, Marketing & Communications.

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February 20, 2023

A Conversation Between Two Birds – Khalil Bullock

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January 31, 2023

Navigating Motherhood – Lilliam Doriscat

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January 19, 2023

Healing is Freedom – Sabina Vargas

Sabina, Summer Search student and 2022 summer fellow, shares her journey to connecting with the Freedom Community Clinic in Oakland, CA.

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January 19, 2023

A Summer of Adventure – Tashi Diaz

During the summer, our students, many who were hesitant to travel after experiencing the pandemic, go on life-changing trips.

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December 20, 2022

Dove: A Poem From MJ Jones

‘Dove’ – a poem from MJ’s publication Hood Vacations.

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December 12, 2022

#Snapshot: Modeling Leadership for Apprenticeships

Sylvia Watts McKinney, Executive Director of Summer Search Philadelphia, served as the moderator for Women in Apprenticeships.

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