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Dominique Johnson

Philadelphia
Covers:  international affairs, community news, nonprofits, college news, afterschool programs, people profiling, philadelphia
Doesn't Cover: At the moment, I like to keep an open mind.
@ArcadiaCW MFA grad. Burned out journo. Fan of all things horror. I practice kickboxing too. Sometimes I tweet about the Walking Dead.

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Stepping Away From Homelessness

Stepping Away From Homelessness

Huffington Post — Carrying a stack of newspapers and wearing the trademark lime neon-green vest, Brian Belcher, a vendor of One Step Away , makes his way to the corner of 18th and Market in Center City Philadelphia.

When the Justice System Fails

When the Justice System Fails

Huffington Post — For young black men in Philadelphia, sometimes just walking down the street is all it takes to earn a two-month stint in jail.

Emma Fried-Cassorla, Creator of Philly Love Notes, Reminds Philadelphians How Great the City Real...

Emma Fried-Cassorla, Creator of Philly Love Notes, Reminds Philadelphians How Great the City Real...

www.generocity.org — Philly Love Notes has been becoming increasingly popular by the week. Created by Emma Fried-Cassorla, its mission is to remind Philadelphians how great their city is through a series of love note styled blog posts.

A writing gem in North Philadelphia encourages students to be creative

A writing gem in North Philadelphia encourages students to be creative

thenotebook.org — Deep within their North Philadelphia community, students of the Spells Writing Lab prepare for a daily routine of writing, reading, and other engaging activities.

Professors Avoid Strike

Professors Avoid Strike

Huffington Post — Students, faculty, and staff gathered at 17th and Spring Gardens, the location of the Community College of Philadelphia, to voice their concerns of an impending strike between the college's professors and the school that was scheduled to take place this week.

Philadelphia Artist and Singapore Native Meei-Ling Ng Envisions a Beautiful World Using Recycled ...

Philadelphia Artist and Singapore Native Meei-Ling Ng Envisions a Beautiful World Using Recycled ...

globalphiladelphia.org — After working for some years as a graphic designer in Singapore, Meei-Ling Ng sought to further expand her knowledge of art and move to the city of Philadelphia. Ng said aside from her creativity needing a boost, she also needed a different environment and structure. She attended the Art Institute of Philadelphia, majoring in Specialized Technology in 2D and 3D animation.

Philadelphia Weekly

Philadelphia Weekly

www.philadelphiaweekly.com — Jamal Nasir was 15 the first time he sold drugs. It was an easy choice for the gullible teenager: As a Baltimore high school student in the late '80s, he watched many of his peers arrive at school sporting flashy clothes, showcasing new cars and brandishing huge wads of cash.

Philadelphia Weekly

Philadelphia Weekly

www.philadelphiaweekly.com — "One thing about the teachers here is that they will never give up on you," says Klarice Reed. The 11th-grader begins each day at Shallcross Academy attending Townhouse, a social gathering in which students from different grades come together to discuss their issues and brainstorm on how to make the day successful.

I Dream For A Living

I Dream For A Living

Huffington Post — Turning over her wrist and pulling up her shirtsleeve, the Steven Spielberg quote "I dream for a living" is tattooed in bold ink. Michele Hannon, a Temple University senior, described the day when she decided how she would spend her first paycheck and her career.

Former Philly gang member on honor, reform and the next generation

Former Philly gang member on honor, reform and the next generation

newsworks.org — Kevin Wilkins remembers the summer day long ago when he stared down a member of The Valley, a notorious gang that inhabited the streets of North Philadelphia in the '60s and '70s. He was around 16 at the time. The gang tested him and his peers from his North Philly neighborhood by beating them.

Homeless, not hopeless: A view from the Free Library

Homeless, not hopeless: A view from the Free Library

newsworks.org — I have never experienced the plight of homelessness, but I've seen many people throughout the streets of downtown Philadelphia who have. For the last six years, I have worked as a barista part time at the Philadelphia Free Library. I get homeless customers as well as the regular patrons of the library.

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