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Last Friday we had a chance to collaborate with to discuss the role of archival work and movement building. We learned about Movement Alliance Project’s documentation of early campaigns. It also felt really energizing to hear from the media coordinator at learn about how they are finding innovative ways to use media to connect with their members. This event served as a celebration of where we’ve been and where we’re going—

It’s also worth noting that our friend at PM made the choice bring out a photo to honor Gretjen Clausing who recently passsd. Gretjen was of beloved community media champion and has been a huge supporter of POPPYN/UCC since day 1! May her fierce energy for justice continue to inspire and ignite change in our communities 🕊️💜

We had so much fun at showcase! Our students and ._yk will be releasing their powerful short documentary “Dear Naim” soon!

Yesterday the Philadelphia School board approved a plan to close 17 schools. Our POPPYN youth producers were at the School district documenting the real emotions and immediate impacts of this decision. What stood out to us was the passion and pride students (and educators) had for their school community.

It was clear students, families, educators, policymakers and organizers will continue to fight for justice and equity within our School District! Stay tuned for our upcoming segment on this topic!

& Special thanks to and for taking the time to speak with our students!

Throughout the filmmaking process, we heard organizers repeat the chant, “When we fight, we win!”

No Arena: Making a Movement exhibition is a powerful testament to those words.

We are honored that our youth producers had the opportunity to share their film and speak on the importance of Black & Asian solidarity alongside other powerful creators and storytellers. Thank you to our partners at for inviting us into this meaningful space and conversation!

We’re thrilled to announce we will be participating in No Arena: Making A Movement Exhibition!

On April 19th 1-4pm, join us for a screening of our powerful youth produced film “Hands off Our Communities: Resistance to Gentrification”

We are honored to be screening alongside two other amazing films “The Townhomes Story” and “Uncle Sam’s Legacy” by Wei Chen Lou! Learn more

And thank you to our community partners at and for making this film and collaboration possible!

Last week, POPPYN participants were revving up to tackle their community-based projects! Each group created a presentation and pitched their ideas to the larger group, but who knows what this week will hold?
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Stay tuned for more.

Did ya’ll know Poppyn is BACK on PhillyCam? Well, now you know! We’ll be airing some of our past student projects, so don’t miss out.
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Catch us on Xfinity 66/966HD | Fios29/30 | Roku | Apple TV and of course, PhillyCam TV!

Join us on June 9th to celebrate our 2025 POPPYN cohort at the Friends & Family showcase! There will be a screening with a Q & A, and light refreshments. RSVP via the QR code. See you there!

We’re so excited to be joining for ConsentFest on Saturday 5/3, 12-4pm, in Clark Park!

ConsentFest is an outdoors, all-ages celebration of consent in all its forms! There will be activities, vendors, massages, animals to pet, community organizations, Lil Pop Shop popsicles, and more! We will work together to dream up a world where consent and bodily autonomy are revered. Come dream with us!

Congrats to our LC Israel for receiving the Chancellor’s Award for Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement at Rutgers! We’re grateful to have you at POPPYN and keep up the great work!