ELLIPSIS Publisher, Editor, Creative Director
AU B REY KOH L Assistant Editor ELIZABETH SHIRRELL
OUR FAVORITE SPOTS IN PHILLY
CONTRIBUTORS The Daily Beast MALIA GRIGGS Philly PR Girl KATE MARLYS WHYY Radio MARTY MOSS–COANE PHOTOGRAPHERS BLDG 25 BLOG STAFF THOM KENNA JANA KIRN AMBER LYNN PEACH PLUM PEAR PHOTOGRAPHY MELISSA TILLEY
TAVERN ON BROAD 200 S. Broad St Center City “This is my favorite place togo out in Philly. We have never had a bad time there!”
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CENTRAL TATTOO STUDIO 171 W. Girard Ave Fishtown “I got a sunflower tattoo from this studio and it was the best experience. They were so nice and created a great water color inspired piece”
THE FILLMORE 29 E. Allen St Fishtown “Such a great concert venue. I love the interior decor and the abundance of bars inside!”
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PHILADELPHIA
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
Welcome to the first issue of Ellipsis. I hope you are inspired, curious, and interested in the beautiful people of Philadelphia. Their lives and stories helped make this publication possible.
I am thrilled that I was able to make this magazine possible. My first order of business was to travel to Philly and find people willing to dive into their memories to share with the world. Though they remain anonymous, I hope their stories touched your lives as much as they touched mine. During this time in our lives, 2017, the U.S. could use hope and hear what we are all going through. By shining the light on two Philadelphians that are doing so much for the community, women, and equal rights for everyone; I hope you are inspired to get involved. Fight for what you believe in. I was inspired by my experience at the Women’s March on Philadelphia. All of the amazing poster designs, the strength of everyone there, and the vast amount of Philadelphians coming together. That’s what every day should be like, peaceful and safe. I’ve never felt so much love from strangers in my whole life. That is what inspired me to create this publication.
This first issue of Ellipsis is dedicated to all of the strong women in my life: Cindy Glembocki–Kohl, Hannah Kohl, Susanne Glembocki, and Kathi Warren. Thank you for everything! Our first issue starts in Philadelphia, my city, my home. We will be traveling to Miami next, can’t wait to join you on this journey.
With Love,
Aubrey Kohl Creative Director
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MARCHING ON
Intro . . . 20 – 21
Interview with Emily Cooper Morse . . . 28 – 31
Interview . . . 22 – 25 Gallery . . . 26 – 27
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EVERY ISSUE
LOVE
GROWING UP
WORK
Ask the City . . . 6 – 7
Ask the City . . . 10 – 11
Ask the City . . . 14 – 15
City of [Brotherly] Love . . . 8 – 9
Growing up in the 215 . . . 12 – 13
Hustle . . . 16 – 17
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FUTURE
FAME
CITY SPOTS PHILLY
Looking Ahead . . . 18 – 19
Kevin Hart . . . 34 – 35
Philly Fun Spots . . . 40 – 41
History . . . 42 – 43
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ASK THE CITY:
WHERE IS THE BEST SPOT IN PHILLY FOR DATE NIGHT?
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MEMPHIS TAPROOM 2331 E. Cumberland St Kensington “Memphis Taproom is a favorite of mine all year round, but I especially look forward to when they open up the beer garden. During the summer you can stop by for movie night, a game of corn hole, or grab something to eat at the food truck parked in the back.”
RITZ THEATRES 400 Ranstead St. Center City
CIRA GREEN
If you want to keep it low-key and catch a flick, check out the showings at one of the Ritz Theatres downtown. From new releases and foreign films to the independent movies you’ve never heard about, it’s a spot worthy of feeding one of the parking meters in center city.
129 S. 30th St Spruce Hill “Cira Green is a brand new public space perched atop an 11-story parking garage in University City overlooking the Schuylkill River and the Center City skyline. If you’re looking for the perfect picnic spot, you found it. Also, sunsets are particularly spectacular from this park because it’s one of the few public spaces in the city that offer a view of the horizon. Absolutely breathtaking!”
WISSAHICKON VALLEY PARK Valley Green Rd. Wissahickon
SPRUCE ST HARBOR 301 Christopher Columbus Blvd. Old City “During the summer months Spruce Street Harbor Park is a fun place for us to go to. We can cuddle up in a hammock, grab a drink, and watch the sunset over the Delaware River.”
The quickest escape from the city is just a short 30-minute drive away. Wissahickon Valley Park has over 50 miles of trails winding through lush wooded hillsides. My girlfriend and I always hang out here during the summer. Try to find Devil’s Pool — there will be a fresh swimming hole awaiting you.
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CITY OF [BROTHERLY] LOVE LOVE COMES IN MANY SHAPES AND SIZES IN PHILADELPHIA, A CITY BUILT ON THE CONCEPT OF LOVE
“Since we met by playing in the same band, and we weren’t allowed to date, we can’t really remember our first date. Working together a lot turned into hanging out a lot. After a while that turned into trying to hang out alone…and then secretly waking up before all of our roommates to get coffee and bagels every morning. It almost feels like our honeymoon was our first real date. Mainly because we finally felt alone and truly focused on each other.”
“I have always supported ‘adopt don’t shop’. With so many animals in shelters and in need of homes, it was a no-brainer for me. I grew up in a household full of animals, including rescue dogs and stray cats. Nothing is more rewarding than saving an animal’s life and providing them with a loving home.”
“From the moment I saw this woman I had an instant connection with her. It’s as if I’d known her my whole life, but we’d just met. The kindness of her spirit glowed and her eyes smiled. She was beautiful, not for any reason I could see but because of what I felt in her presence. “
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“II feel like we are constant sources of inspiration for one another. We are always either collaborating, offering advice or being supportive. Whether I am carving something new and she helps with the design, or she is making a new recipe and I am her taste-tester. It’s a tough job, but someone’s gotta do it!”
“Our first date was so special. We were quite a bit younger, and I remember the whole dating thing wasn’t such a big deal (or at least we had no idea how it worked). I got her number from her as a “joke” then asked her if she wanted to see Batman with me and a couple friends. It was one of those big shots in the dark so I didn’t know what to expect when she said that she wanted to come. I was pretty nervous and had no idea where the new relationship was supposed to go so I pretty much just froze and waited for the first hour of the movie for something to happen. Maybe she thought that was really cool because then she grabbed my hand. I nearly passed out. And after the movie I realized I didn’t remember what had happened in the film, so I had to see it again.”
LISTEN IN “Girlfriends are your chosen family. We cannot choose the family we were born into, or trade in our parents when we’ve had enough. But we can decide the type of friendships we allow into our lives. When we truly and authentically invest in our friendships, we create a bond with one another that best mirrors the closeness of family. Our girlfriends can and should be our rocks: they know everything about us and love us despite our shortcomings and quirks. They know what makes us tick, what is at our deepest core level and will consistently meet us there. They love us like no other — family, romantic, or otherwise. They are our soul’s chosen family.”
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WHAT ARE THE BEST FAMILY FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES TO DO IN PHILLY?
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MORRIS ARBORETUM 100 E. Northwestern Ave Chestnut Hill “We visited the Arboretum for the fist time this weekend. We received a very warm welcome at the gate, and our visit was off to a great start! Navigating through the Arboretum was easy, especially on the safe paths. We stopped to rest and enjoy the beautiful sites on many of the well placed benches. We look forward to returning again when spring is in full swing. Perfect family day, for all ages!”
THE OVAL 2601 Ben Franklin Pkwy Logan Square “There is something going on at The Oval all throughout its summer season. In addition to the food trucks, beer gardens and oversized games, The Oval is home to special programs like free movie nights, concerts and fitness classes depending on the day.”
PLEASE TOUCH MUSEUM 4231 Ave of the Republic Farimount “The Please Touch Museum is an amazing place for children and the adults that love them. It fascinates to see the joy it brings to so many children. I love going there.”
PHILADELPHIA ZOO 3400 W. Girard Ave Fairmount
SISTER CITIES PARK 18th St Logan Square “Sister Cities Park is a great place for the family. From the wading pool, to shady grass areas, to the cafe, and the beautiful vista all around, we could stay all day. Amenities like this park are on the list of pros for keeping families in Center City.”
“We always have an absolute blast! The membership is well worth it! Excellent place for anyone to see. Its America’s first zoo! I didn’t know that until I went. Going there should be added to everyone’s bucket list!”
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“There comes a point in your life when, even though you may still feel like a kid at heart, you take a step back and realize that somewhere along the line… a shift occurred. You began to take matters into your own hands. You started taking care of yourself. You think about those dreaded things that your elders used to force you to do, and realize that you now happily do these things on your own.”
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“There’s nothing like a beautiful summer night to bring out the kid inside of me. Being outside among the smell of fresh, warm air; the peaceful sound of crickets; and the sight of lightning bugs dotting the sky… I love it all. It makes me want to run around outside and play the night away, so that’s just what I do. This week, I got a hold of some sparklers. When nighttime came, we blasted music and ran through the streets, watching the sparkling flames light the darkness around us. Sparklers make the best photo props — it was really fun setting up a tripod to capture some long exposure shots.”
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“We would bike to Pretzel Park and go on the swings for hours. I remember getting yelled at for coming back after dark and full of dirt.”
“I look back to the time I spent going through the buckets — yes, buckets — of photos my mom took as we grew up. I especially love pictures of my parents pre-children, what their life was like before they became mom and dad. And then me as a child, with my brothers and sisters, the crazy clothes I wore, that doll I lugged around. To this day, upon every visit home, I ask my mom if I can revisit the bucket.”
LISTEN IN
“My friends and I used to play a game called “Miss Sue”, which was similar to Miss Mary Mack, but a little faster and more complicated. I brought up the name to some people at the office, and no one had ever heard of it! Maybe it’s local to where I grew up in South Philly.”
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“My best memory of childhood was playing outside with all the neighborhood kids. We lived in a row home so everyone knew eachother and could come outside and hang out easily. We had an alleyway that we could ride bikes in and play capture the flag.”
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ASK THE CITY:
WHAT ARE YOUR COMPANY’S BEST OFFICE PERKS?
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160OVER90 510 Walnut St. Center City “Our office is centrally located right in the heart of Center City. There are dozens of food trucks, a three-story Walgreens that for some reason is building a sushi bar, fantastic views of the city and its many fires, and only one crazy person with a megaphone.”
03 WORLD 1339 Frankford Ave Fishtown
AWEBER
“O3 World’s office perks go beyond our dog friendly office, pool table, company sponsored snacks, flexible time off, and well-stocked bar cart, though all are important parts of our agency lifestyle.”
1100 Manor Dr. Chalfont “We have modern work stations which include desks that are both mobile and adjustable for standing. And to top it all off, there’s a game room area with billiards, ping pong, foosball, video arcade, Xbox 360, Wii, and Multiple High-definition Blu-Ray movie theaters.”
DELPHIC DIGITAL 10 Shurs Ln. Manayunk
BROWNSTEIN GROUP 215 S. Broad St. Center City “We think great thinking comes from getting out of town and out of your own head. It’s why we have unlimited paid time off and Summer Friday’s at BG, so we can take time off, fly to Thailand or even just spend some time in that one corner of Philadelphia we always meant to explore.”
“From the people we add to our growing team, to our office space and decor (which includes conference rooms named after our favorite actors, Murray, Freeman, Eastwood, and Fey, complete with oil portraits), every element works together to contribute to our positive work culture.”
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BEING A YOUNG PERSON IN THE WORKPLACE IS HARD. ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU’RE STILL FINDING YOURSELF. HERE ARE SOME OF THE FINEST OF PHILADELPHIA.
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“I’m a graphic designer, and I’m trying to be more assertive at work. My bosses tell me that I need to use my voice more. Whenever my work gets criticized, I have a tendency to say: ‘You’re right.’ Or ‘I agree.’ I don’t really stand up for my own decisions, even though I had good reasons for making them. Whenever I’m around my friends, I can be sarcastic and obnoxious and say things without thinking about them. But for some reason that confidence doesn’t transfer to the workplace.”
“I feel like I’m on autopilot every day. I go to work, go home, listen to some music, smoke my blunt, and go to sleep. And that’s a scary place to be. Cause I’ve got dreams.”
“I’ve always been a listener, which can make it really hard to feel included. Whenever I’m working in a group, it seems like the outspoken people are always the ones who get acknowledged. Even if I do more work.”
“I have a little girl at home that I love so much, but I also love my job. Part of me wants to be home all the time to see every little change she goes through. But part of me feels like I owe it to her to be what I always wanted to be.”
“I graduated last May with an accounting degree and moved to the city. But four months had passed and I didn’t have a job yet. I’d probably sent out my resume to thirty different places. And I couldn’t afford to keep waiting for people to call me back. So I went to the strip with all the car dealerships, and started going door-to-door to see if they had any openings in accounting. I’ve always loved cars. I used to always read Consumer Reports with my dad. So I thought it would be a good fit. The lady at BMW was a bit standoffish. Then I went to Audi. They were great. Super welcoming. But they didn’t have any positions at the moment. Then I got to Jaguar/Land Rover— which was my first choice, so I was working up to it — and they sat me down right there for an interview. I was there all afternoon, then they said: ‘We like what we see. Can you start tomorrow?’ I ran outside and called my parents. My dad was so proud of me. I was so proud of myself.”
PHILADELPHIA-BASED MIXED MEDIA AND STREET ARTIST WHO SEES THE WORLD THROUGH CANDY-COATED EYES. Interview by Kate Marlys
Q+A
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Your beautiful artwork can be found all throughout Philadelphia, specifically your acclaimed Goth Hearts. Tell us about how it all began. How did you find yourself on a journey to become an artist? I think that I’ve always been an artist in some form or another since a small child. I’ve always been involved in the “arts” whether that be dance, music, visual arts, or just fashion and expressing myself. I feel that expression and the route you take with that IS art.
We, too, love when things happen organically! What do you ultimately want people to take away from your work? Ultimately, I want people to feel something from my work. Typically my work is “trigger” type of work, meaning my art tends to trigger some sort of response from the viewer fairly quickly. My work will trigger something inside of you, but it will be personal based on your own experiences and opinions. I’m simply setting the stage for you to feel something, which in turn I hope creates deeper thought, conversation, and ultimately action. I’m really touched when I hear from people how my work made them feel and in turn what they did with those feelings or how the work helped them or related so specifically to their lives and how.
Does your work reflect personal influences? What inspires you? How do you continue to stay inspired? I’m pretty over-the-top, both personally and artistically. I’m the one wearing a sequined outfit at an art opening… or really whatever the hell I feel like that day! Because why not? Fashion is a form of expression too, and I want to have fun with it and be a character through my wardrobe choices as well. Experiences are always happening which, in turn, ignite feelings so I’m always feeling inspired. I’m an extremely passionate and emotional being, so just the change of every day and getting through life keeps me inspired.
Is there a reason you chose this city to publicly share your art? (We’re obviously not complaining about your decision!) I’ve been doing street art in Philadelphia since 2009, and I chose Philly because it’s my home. So it only felt natural to be out on the streets of my everyday life. A lot of work has dealt with relationships/feelings, and most of these love affairs are rooted in this city, so that felt appropriate as well. This past year, the hearts have made it to Baltimore, Brooklyn, Chicago, D.C., Jersey City, Miami, Nashville, New York City, Orlando, and most recently in the new year, New Mexico. My friends and mentors have encouraged me to share my work throughout the country. They remind me that there is more than just Philly, and I should share the experience of stumbling upon a heart in other cities. . . .
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On your website, you give a shout out to a number of nonprofits you stand behind. Tell us more about these organizations and how you’re involved. I get asked to do a lot of non-profit work. I wish that I could do it all, but my art is also my livelihood so I have to be pretty selective at this point and focus on just a few. A few of the nonprofits I stand behind include: Urban Roots and MTWB Foundation, Skateistan, Council for Relationships
Lastly, can you share with us some of your favorite places and go-to spots in the city? I have so many! Sweet Box Truck, any of the Ritz theaters for movies in the winter, Shane Confectionery (great sweet treats), TMOMS (delicious pierogies), The Philadelphia Museum of Art, City Hall is just gorgeous year round, and of course, Barbuzzo. In the warmer months, I’m riding my bike throughout the city and fond of the Pier, Rittenhouse Park, Ben Franklin Bridge, and catching the sunset pretty much nightly. . . .
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Goth Hearts are a culmination of feelings pulled from diaries, notes, sketchbooks, scribbles, memories, and every day feels. This work speaks to my own experiences and vulnerabilities. I’m revisiting, exploring, and releasing these emotions, whether past or present, back into the universe. The streets serve as a platform to create an unexpected raw reaction for the viewer. The streets are conceptually part of my process and I’m passionate about it enough that I push myself to places that are uncomfortable at times; literally putting my heart into the streets . Besides the therapeutic nature of the work for myself, I hope that it will trigger emotion in others. In regards to the viewer, that’s all I’m after. The viewers experience is truly dependent on that persons own thoughts, experience, perception, personality, and a plethora of other factors. I just want to provide a moment in time for people to connect with themselves and their emotions. Feelings – all types – are so important. It means you are alive and present.
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FEELINGS —ALL TYPES— ARE SO IMPORTANT. IT MEANS YOU ARE ALIVE AND PRESENT.
Found on Main Street, Manayunk and Front Street, Fishtown Photography by: Aubrey Kohl
NERO I’ve always had a passion for art. Ever since I can remember I’ve loved to create. At 14 I discovered graffiti. An art form so free and unlike anything else I had ever experienced, I was instantly addicted. Years of tagging NERO with markers and stickers eventually turned into the creation of more meaningful posters and sprayed up pieces. I continue to put pieces out on the streets because I absolutely love doing it. Nero is a Philadelphia based street artist specializing in hand cut stencil art — neroner.com
AUBRIE COSTELLO For as long as I can remember, I have been attracted to words. On summer days, I used to sit in my studio in North Philly with all the windows open and listen to the life in the streets below me and jot down the things I overheard. I wrote down everything that I eavesdropped from the outside world on random scraps of paper. Aubrie is a street artist known for her work with Signs of Solidarity — aubriecostello.com
RENDA WRITER My goal as an artist is to make my handwriting into visual art and to shed light on the general idea that handwriting can be seen as art, reminding viewers that the art is in what the words say, how they look, and how they’re written. Renda is a street artist and muralist whose work is featured throughout Philly — renderwriter. com
MARCHING FORWARD WITH EMILY COOPER MORSE
MOST DAYS, EMILY COOPER MORSE BUSIES HERSELF WORRYING ABOUT SUPPLY LOGISTICS FOR HER EMPLOYER, A LARGE CENTER CITY-BASED CHEMICALS COMPANY. THAT AND HER THREE CHILDREN, TWIN SONS, 5, AND A 7-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER. — AN INTERVIEW WITH MARTY MOSS-COANE OF WHYY
MARCHING FORWARD
When Donald Trump won the presidential election — and she learned a day later about the Women’s March on Washington — she began to wonder whether there would be any interest in a similar march in Philadelphia. So, almost on a whim, she put up an event on Facebook. On Saturday, she spoke on stage in front of an estimated 50,000 people, stretching from Eakins Oval to Logan Circle on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway during the Women’s March on Philadelphia. What were you thinking when you looked out into that sea of faces, the crowd of an estimated 50,000 people? I was thrilled, it is what I wanted from the very beginning, to have a large crowd to come together and connect with eachother. We were hoping to have 20 — 30,000 people, even two days before the march and rally. To have that surge of 20,000 more people was absolutely amazing for our entire team. We were on a complete high the entire time Have you ever done anything like this before? I was thrilled, it is what I wanted from the very beginning, to have a large crowd to come together and connect with eachother. We were hoping to have 20 — 30,000 people, even two days before the march and rally. To have that surge of 20,000 more people was absolutely amazing for our entire team. We were on a complete high the entire time What did it cost to host the march and did that surprise you? I was thrilled, it is what I wanted from the very beginning, to have a large crowd to come together and connect with eachother. We were hoping to have 20 — 30,000 people, even two days before the march and rally. To have that surge of 20,000 more people was absolutely amazing for our entire team. We were on a complete high the entire time. . . .
Protestor marches through Philadelphia. Photography by: Peach Plum Pear Photo
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One of the things you said to the crowd was that you were a survivor of sexual assault. I was wondering just how difficult that was for you to go public with something like that? It was very difficult at first. It was something for years only my close friends and family knew about and I talked about it a few weeks ago at one of our gatherings. We had a meet and greet at the City Tap House and i decided to talk about it to the crowd because this was one of my motivating factors to starting this. I had one of the women who was in attendance come up to me and tell me how much it meant to her. It was important to me to incorporate it into my speech because i wanted other survivors to know that they don’t have to be afraid of that stigma and there are other survivors out there that are here for you. It was important to me to show that any ordinary person could do this, we have to get involved and do something. So what happens next? As you were telling us this wasn’t a surprise movement but certainly the size of the event was a surprise. so what happens to this movement and what happens to you next? We actually founded a non-profit called Philly Women Rally. One because it made sense logistically for things like insurance and liability and things like that to host the march but also because we had long term goals. We don’t want this to be a one day event we wanted this to be a kick off event to things we want to do in the Philadelphia area and its suburbs. Its funny, the team when we were all wrapping up that saturday, we were exhausted and didn’t get more than a couple hours of sleep the night before. We decided to take a couple days off but that night we were texting eachother about what we could do next. We are going to have a couple hour brainstorming session in person to nail down our mission statement of our non profit and then talk about the next steps. What were you thinking when you looked out into that sea of faces, the crowd of an estimated 50,000 people? I was thrilled, it is what I wanted from the very beginning, to have a large crowd to come together and connect with eachother. We were hoping to have 20 — 30,000 people, even two days before the march and rally. To have that surge of 20,000 more people was absolutely amazing for our entire team. We were on a complete high the entire time. I was thrilled, it is what I wanted from the very beginning, to have a large crowd to come together and connect with eachother. We were hoping to have 20 — 30,000 people, even two days before the march and rally. To have that surge of 20,000 more people was absolutely amazing for our entire team. We were on a complete high the entire time.
I WANTED TO INSPIRE PEOPLE BY MY NORMALCY. IF I CAN DO THIS, YOU CAN DO THIS. IF THIS IS IMPORTANT TO YOU, THEN YOU CAN GET UP AND MARCH.
Participants in the Women’s March on Philadelphia Photography by: Peach Plum Pear Photography
BRIAN SIMS “My parents are retired Army Colonels and I grew up in an environment where gender equity was not taught, it was just the status quo. I was blessed to grow up in a household that believed in equality across the board, and it was with that solid foundation that I have worked hard to bring equal protection under the law for all Pennsylvanians.” Brian is a Pennsylvania State Representative fighting for equal rights for women and the LGBT community — briansims.com
CONRAD BENNER “I think art can be used a lot of ways. I don’t want Inauguration Day to feel like any other day, because it’s not. I want it to feel like kind of a different city. We’re using the public space to remind people… We are in country where love and inclusivity has made us successful.” Conrad is the founder of the Streets Dept and proud Activist in Philly — www.streetsdept.com
PELE IRGANGLADEN “Donald Trump ran a campaign based on hatred, misogyny, racism, sexism, and honestly it was the first time in my life that I had seen widespread anti-Semitism. I felt that as a Jewish person, I needed to be on the right side of history and stand with other people together against hate and violence.” Pele is an organizer of IfNotNow and organized a Jewish and Muslim Soldarity Rally in Philly – ifnotnowmovement.org
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KELSEY, 30 My mother, a lifelong liberal, told me this is the first time she’s ever felt truly hopeless. Thanks, Trump. My mom is the nicest person you’ll ever meet, and he’s taken away some of her positivity… I’m angry and sad, and I need this march. WE need it.
WHY I MARCH . . .
MAEGHAN, 31 I am marching in solidarity with all those who are marginalized, mistreated, and are fearful of the Trump administration and the harm it will bring. I march because, as a woman, I am one of those who is in fear. I march because there is nothing quite like being in a space with hundreds of thousands of other people who believe in the same things as you.
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JENNY, 23 I’m indescribably frightened by the direction of this country post-election, especially as an Jewish Ecuadorian-American and as a queer person. However, I don’t want my younger cousins to look up to me and see paralyzing fear, I want them to see action and standing up for what’s right.
KATIE, 25 Women of this country have a voice. We are strong and we matter. We outnumber men and won’t be shamed or humiliated into silence. I do not want to tell my future children that I did not stand up against discrimination and demagoguery at this crucial moment.
EMILY, 26 I come from a family of Mexican immigrants. My grandma dropped out of school in eighth grade to help support the family (she is the oldest of 9), and at 17 had her first child. Too many strong women in my family who didn’t have the opportunity for education fought so hard so that I could go to school and complete my Ph.D. for me to sit aside and watch the rights they fought for be in jeopardy with a new administration.