Mighty Writers » Mighty Writers http://www.mightywriters.org Mighty Writers, a nonprofit, teaches kids to write in cool storefront settings. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:05:00 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Ed Bradley (1941—2006) http://www.mightywriters.org/2012/02/ed-bradley-1941-2006/ http://www.mightywriters.org/2012/02/ed-bradley-1941-2006/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:04:08 +0000 Tim Whitaker http://www.mightywriters.org/?p=33036
Mighty Writers stops to remember Philadelphia native and
“60 Minutes” correspondent Ed Bradley during Black History Month.

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Our “Creating a Comic Universe” Sunday workshop on South Street just concluded. New MIGHTYVISION comics workshops to begin at 641 South Street in two weeks. Watch this space for details. (Thank you to workshop leaders Janelle Smith & Kayla Miller)

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“If you have only one smile in you, give it to the people you love.” —Maya Angelou

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The artwork of Greg Ephemera
Trout. Fri., Feb. 24. 5 to 8pm.
641 South

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“Monday is the key day of the week.” —Gaelic proverb

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UArts student Sam Schechter at MIGHTYVISION (641 South Street) for opening of her art show Friday night.

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Coming soon: “Sound and Fury,”
MW’s history of black radio project.

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Featured Volunteer: Kimberly Edmunds

Employer: Research for Action

Hometown: Philly

What do you do at Mighty Writers?
At MW on Sundays, I work with students on their monthly writing projects and homework.

What did you like to write as a kid?
I enjoyed writing poems about people and things that I liked.

What is your favorite thing to write now?
I’m not sure that I currently have a favorite thing to write. I do enjoy writing “just because” emails to friends and family. I do quite a bit of writing for work, which can be fun.

In your opinion, what makes someone a Mighty Writer?
A Mighty Writer is someone who gets excited when they finally think of the perfect word to use!

What keeps you coming back to Mighty Writers?
I always leave MW feeling better than when I entered! It’s like a deep breath of fresh air.

Every month, we feature a Mighty volunteer on the MW website. Our volunteers (more than 300 each year) make us who we are, and they help keep our writing programs free for kids. Interested in volunteering? Sign up today!

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An open letter to Philadelphia from Tiaira, a Mighty Writer since Day 1. (Producer: Greg Koorhan of Crossbow Studio)

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Hot topics, cool writing, warm vibe.

The place to be for Philly teens.

Wednesdays at 6pm. Free.

Email James Owk to register: jowk@mightywriters.org.

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Sam Schechter: “What Would Your Father Say?”

“Fourth Friday” Reception: Fri., Jan. 27, 4:00-8:00pm

MIGHTYVISION Gallery, 641 South Street

Mark your calendar, and check out more of Sam’s work here.

Our MIGHTYVISION project is supported by Arts on South, Citizens Bank & the Sheila Fortune Foundation.

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