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Thank you to our expanding community of residents and partners from across the city who joined us last week for the kickoff of A People’s Exposition, a citywide workshop series and exhibit taking place at the Kensington Engagement Center from May through October!

A People’s Exposition draws inspiration from those who disrupted the status quo and put forth legitimate solutions to persistent systemic issues during the 1893 World’s Fair - often remembered for its architectural achievements rather than its reinforcement of racial hierarchies and exclusion of Black Americans.

In that spirit, partners and residents from across the city are coming together for a series of workshops, events, and an exhibit to have honest and critical conversations about the state and future of Philly as the nation and city celebrate America’s semi-quincentennial. We’ll learn together, envision a more just future, and act on co-created solutions to four key issues, starting in June with Justice Reform, July with Community Food Systems and Transportation, August with Housing, September with Youth and Eduction, and culminating in October with the exploration and action around the intersection of all 4 topics.

There are plenty of ways to get plugged in!
- Join a workshop: Free and open to the public, with food at every event! In June we’re digging into Justice Reform and our first event is next Friday 6/5 at 3PM in partnership with Black Voters Matter and the Freedom Riders Bus. Next up is a Data Visualization and Art Workshop, and more! Stay tuned for more here on our social media or at nkcdc.org/a-peoples-exposition
- Commit to engaging deeply: be part of a cohort of people driving forward solutions for Philadelphia! Participants can sign up for a certificate and stipend if they commit to focusing on 1 topic and attending 4 workshops (3 in one month, 1 outside of your chosen month) - spots are limited but still available for June! Head here: https://tr.ee/iCM1ZPIAPo

Want to stay in the loop? Keep checking our social media or learn more at nkcdc.org/a-peoples-exposition.

Photos by Justin Plant!

A microforest is coming to Kensington! Celebrate this future public green space at the Rewilding Philadelphia Kensington Community Field Day on Sunday, May 31st, 1-4 p.m. at 2717 Jasper Street. This is one of the very first events for the What Now: 2026 festival, and we're thrilled to partner with ArtPhilly to make it happen. The outdoor shindig will feature free food from Amy's Pastelillos, art-making with artist-in-residence Pedro Ospina (The Open Kitchen Sculpture Garden) and Mural Arts Philadelphia, facepainting, games, and live music.

This event is FREE and walk-ups are welcome, but you can RSVP here: https://www.artphilly.org/projects/rewilding-philadelphia?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnkXq-MXhItXbqXBn6g-n3zhhG8boCJijdnS81U2cYFdkXMm2SZrDJ4MV6ZPM_aem_wm3C8R5iyeXELcBUKN9jeQ