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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

🌟 Actívate Stories will be participating in this year's BOK Open Studios! Join us this Friday, October 9, from 5 pm to 9 pm in room 418A.

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

🎬 The Imperfect Gallery episode from our Portraits of Philly Rumba docu-series screened at Vernon Park for Scribe's Street Movies! this past August.

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

🫂 This Latine Heritage Month, we are spotlighting local and national Latine-focused organizations and resources. These span a variety of fields, from the arts to financial literacy to healthcare. Check out the links listed on each page for more information!

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🦋 Our short animated documentary, La Lucha Sigue (The Fight Continues), has been making its way across Philadelphia! This summer, our film screened at Scribe Street Movies! and at the Philadelphia Latino Arts and Film Festival.

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

🎤 Actívate got to hear from Chuwi during Taller Puertorriqueño's 2026 Feria del Barrio! Enjoy this excerpt where lead vocalist Lorén Aldarondo Torres shares the importance for cultural spaces like Taller Puertorriqueño. Stay tuned for more coverage of Feria del Barrio. youtu.be/9SLBX7yR8j0

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

🍂 As September rolls in, make sure to check out these upcoming fun and interactive arts opportunities across the Philly region!

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🌼 Actívate is on a short break until September 8th. We look forward to coming back well-rested and ready for the fall calendar! 🍁 Wishing you a happy start to September!

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

🌼 Starting today, Actívate will be going on a short break until September 8th. We look forward to coming back well-rested and ready for the fall calendar! 🍁 Wishing you a happy start to September!

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

🎶 Want to hear rumba? This Saturday, August 29th, our short documentary series, Portraits of Philly Rumba: Tony, will be screening at Las Parcelas Garden in Norris Square. There will also be a live performance by Little Afrika and The Rumba Brothers!

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Renny and Rocio have been instrumental in the preservation of Rumba in Philly by creating a space for rumberos to play and feel heard. Join us tomorrow, August 26, for a screening of our short documentary series, Portraits of Philly Rumba: Imperfect Gallery!

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Tonight's Street Movies! in Germantown has been postponed to next Wednesday, August 26th! NEW DATE 🗓️ Wednesday, August 26 🕢 7:30-9:30PM 📍 Vernon Park -- 5800 Germantown Avenue

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Tomorrow, August 20th, our short documentary series Portraits of Philly Rumba: Imperfect Gallery will be screening at Vernon Park in Germantown. Feel free to come alone, with a friend, or with a neighbor to celebrate an evening of impactful stories, community, and live performances.

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Philly Rumba made its world premiere at BlackStar Film Festival on August 6th! Sitting amongst the participants, crew, and community was a very joyous moment. youtube.com/shorts/kWFgy...

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BlackStar Film Festival 2026 Recap

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

📰 Another article spotlight! Thank you to WHYY for covering the Intradependence Shorts program at the BlackStar Film Festival on August 6, 2026. We had an amazing time watching the films and sharing our film with the world.

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

📰 Actívate and Philly Rumba are in the news again! Thanks to The Philadelphia Inquirer for taking the time to speak with us and for including us in a wonderful piece with other Philly artists and filmmakers.

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

📰 Thank you to Kristin Hunt at Philly Voice for the feature on Philly Rumba! Our founder/director Melissa Beatriz shared a little bit about where the film's inspiration comes from and why cultural preservation is important.

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

🌟 La Lucha Sigue is coming to a park near you! The short film will be screening at Mifflin Square Park this Wednesday, August 12, at 7:30PM. Thank you to Scribe Video Center and El Comité De Trabajadorxs De Restaurantes for making this possible.

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

July is Disability Pride Month. For this month’s resource share, we’re including advocacy resources for disabled artists and creatives who work in fields such as film, journalism, and social impact.

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Press Release feature: 60+ Grassroots Organizations in Philadelphia Demand that the Parker Administration Implement ICE OUT Laws in Collaboration with Immigrant Communities. #ImmigrationPolicy #Philadelphia #PhillyRegion

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Public investment in the arts is an investment in Philadelphia’s future! Actívate is honored to receive support provided by the Philadelphia Cultural Fund as part of their new, equitable funding strategy.

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Philly Rumba screens at BlackStar in just over a week! Join us in celebrating powerful community stories. Have any questions or want to speak with the directors of the film? Co-directors Melissa Beatriz and Andrés Cisneros will be in attendance.

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

🎶 Before owning the Imperfect Gallery, Renny and Rocio previously owned the Black and White in Color Gallery in the Bronx, NY, where they also held rumbas! Many jam sessions were held at the gallery, this Peruvian music session is just one of them.

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

🗓️ Save the date! 🌟 Join us for the world premiere of our short film, Philly Rumba. We will be premiering at the BlackStar Film Festival on Thursday, August 6, at 2:30 EDT. 🎟️ Tickets are available at bit.ly/phillyrumbablackstartix

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Co-Director of Philly Rumba, Andrés Cisneros, wants everyone to go to a rumba after watching the film! You can learn about rumba in Philly by attending the film screening on August 6th at the 15th Annual BlackStar Film Festival.

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

We are counting down the days until Philly Rumba screens at BlackStar as part of the Intradependence Shorts Program! Join us for an afternoon of music, education, and a celebration of moving stories.

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

🎨 Imperfect Gallery owners Renny and Rocio have been pillars of the Germantown community for over a decade. They facilitate monthly exhibitions that display artwork from different mediums and host events such as rumbas.

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

🎬 The screenings of La Lucha Sigue and Philly Rumba brought some of our team members together at PHLAFF! 🫶🏽 We are so thankful to the crew for their hard work and commitment towards these projects. Thank you to PHLAFF for having us and for the continous support of Latine/Latin American stories.

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

🎶 The sound of drums led Mama Dottie to a community of passionate drummers and dancers from Kulu Mele, for which she would go on to serve as the artistic director for over 30 years. youtu.be/bQiyE7u64I8

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

🌟 La Lucha Sigue screened at PHLAFF on June 11th at PhillyCAM! It was such a warm experience to be able to share this project publicly for the first time at PHLAFF, with some of our crew in attendance too. youtube.com/shorts/rB3SP...

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La Lucha Sigue at PHLAFF - Origins

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

✨ 🌈 June might almost be over, but Pride isn't! Check out some of our media recommendations that center queer stories.

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

📢 By signing the "ICE Out" legislation, Philly leads by example and joins a number of cities that are making it clear that ICE is not welcome here. youtube.com/shorts/y1o4Q...

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Philly passes ICE Out legislation

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

The Cultural Justice Project (CJP) is a multimedia initiative that highlights storytelling and arts and preserves the cultural histories of diverse communities, including Latine, African American/Caribbean, multigenerational migrant and immigrant creatives.

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

💛 We are so thankful for all the donations received so far towards the completion of Philly Rumba. To make a contribution, you can visit bit.ly/supportphillyrumba. 📷 Luiza Barreto

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

We're honored to announce that Philly Rumba has been selected to screen at the BlackStar Film Festival. This film began as an oral history project to preserve the legacy of Cuban rumba in Philadelphia.

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

🏛️ This week is International Archives Week, which recognizes the importance of archives in preserving histories and its use as a tool to highlight injustices.

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

🗞️ City of Philadelphia Administration Deprioritizes Arts Budget Line Items in FY2027 Budget, Despite Key Organizations’ Efforts to Advocate for More Sustainable Funding Follow along as we roll out our current series on Arts/Culture Funding in the Greater Phila. region, along with other reporting!

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

We have extended our fundraising deadline to raise $10K. Make a tax-deductible donation at bit.ly/supportphillyrumba or visit the 🔗 in our bio. Any amount is appreciated.

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Did you know? The corner of 43rd and Chester in West Philly's Clark Park has been home to one of the longest-running rumba communities outside of Cuba. For over 50 years, local musicians have gathered to keep this tradition alive.

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

🤔 Interested in learning about Rumba? Take a look at our mini lesson on Rumba and check out the resources for even more info! 🌟 Throughout the making of our short film, Philly Rumba, we had the amazing opportunity to work with the people from Kulu Mele, Imperfect Gallery, and Acheré.

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

‼️ There are still 2 days left to reach our $10K goal by June 5th. 🌟 With your help, we'd be able to cover the costs for sound, color, and archival, all of which make for a visually compelling story. No amount is too small; anything is appreciated. Thanks for all the contributions so far!

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

⭐️ We want to give a big shoutout to our wonderful crew who have been working behind the scenes to make Philly Rumba possible! Featured crew: Melissa Beatriz Andrés Cisneros Aiden Un Ty Burdenski Frances Almodovar 📷 Luiza Barreto

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

💛 We are excited to share that our film has received a $5,000 donation, bringing us halfway to our funding goal. Thank you so much for your support!

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

🎉 We are thrilled to announce that Portraits of Philly Rumba will be screening at this year's PHLAFF on June 11th! These portraits are web shorts that go a little more in-depth about each participant. You can find tickets on PHLAFF's website at phlaff26.eventive.org/schedule/phi....

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

‼️ Make a tax-deductible donation to support the film’s final finishing costs for Philly Rumba, including archival, color correction, and sound! Support the completion of the film and help us bring this story to the screen. 🔗 in bio or visit bit.ly/supportphillyrumba.

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

🎞️ Philly Rumba is a short doc set in Philadelphia that follows a group of musicians who express their African roots through Cuban Rumba. This film has been in production for 6 years and is ready to wrap up! youtube.com/shorts/hb_sH...

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Pass the Phone with the Philly Ruma team

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

🎬 We are excited to share the teaser for our short film Philly Rumba, which has been in production since 2021! The teaser features some of our participants and pre-interview clips from 2021 and 2022. ‼️ In order to wrap up the post-production stage, we need your help.

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Philly Rumba Teaser

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Actívate @activatestories.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

As part of our "In the Field" program, we are highlighting the Rooted: Murals and Memory installation from the Philadelphia Flower Show from earlier this year. youtube.com/shorts/tCzbN...

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In the Field - Rooted: Murals and Memory at the Philadelphia Flower Show (Vertical)

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