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This historic, international, accessible 2019 gathering centered diasporic Black survivors and created space for complex, intergenerational dialogue. Subtitled video archives of the conference remain available on the schedule page, the AfroLez® Productions’ YouTube and Vimeo channels.

#FromNO2Love

Frequently Asked Questions (2019)

  • Registration is free and open to the public. You must register for each of the events you plan to attend.

    1. The detailed schedule is here: http://lovewithaccountability.com/fromno2loveschedule

    2. You may register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fromno2love-black-feminist-centered-forum-on-disrupting-sexual-violence-tickets-63899958496

  • We understand each family's need to make informed decisions about what is appropriate for the young people in their lives. We are not equipped to discern what content is best suited for each young person. 

    It is in this spirit that we share the following information. There isn't a minimum age, though we do not recommend young people who are younger than mature adolescents attending. In addition to a feature length screening of an award-winning documentary film about rape, other forms of sexual violence, and healing, there will also be conversations on child sexual abuse, adult rape, and other forms of sexual violence at the conference, and the book launch.

  • We apologize but we are unable to provide childcare.

  • Yes. Please bring your ticket(s) to each event.

  • Yes.

  • Yes, you may update your registration until 8-hours before the date

  • Two of the three events will be held on or near the University of Pennsylvania’s campus in Philadelphia. The following hotels are either on Penn’s campus or not very far from campus. The neighborhood is University City, which is located in West Philadelphia.

    1. Homewood Suites, 4109 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, (215) 382-1111 (There are very, very limited rooms in a hotel block available on a first come, first served basis. Ask for the #FromNO2Love Conference rate at $199 per night).

    2. Inn at Penn, 3600 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, (215) 222-0200

    3. The Study, 20 S. 33rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, (215) 387-1400

    4. The Sheraton, 3549 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, (215) 387-8000

    5. Akwaaba Bed and Breakfast Inn, 3709 Baring Street Philadelphia, PA 19104, 866-466-3855

    6. Club Quarters, 1628 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, (267) 310-1656

    There is also Air BnB, VRBO, and a plethora of other hotels in central Philadelphia.

  • Each of the three venues are readily accessible by public transportation. Please visit http://septa.org. You may also use Lyft, Uber, or a Taxi. 

  • Yes, you can peruse through a fairly extensive list of eateries that range from inexpensive to pricey. Click on this LINK to view the list.