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A Presbyterian musician pushes for bail reform

Posted July 6th, 2023

As the assistant principal violist of the Opera Philadelphia orchestra, Jay Julio uses his “special power” — performing largely for upper middle class white and east Asian audiences — in ways that lift both audiences and, on occasion, people serving time behind bars.

‘In our living, in our giving, we are there’

Posted December 16th, 2021

As he strode purposefully down Broadway against the cold, New York City air last Sunday, the Rev. Chris Shelton had a song in his heart. One he had written himself.