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COINTELPRO: A Black August Discussion

A target of COINTELPRO, Angela Davis ended up on the FBI’s Most Wanted List but was acquitted of all charges in 1972. [Credit: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture]

On August 7, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. , the Free Library's Social Science and History Department will host a discussion by Dr. Kelly Harris of the University of… continue reading COINTELPRO: A Black August Discussion

By written by Sabrina W. July 29, 2024

Teaching Interior Chinatown — With Appropriate Supports

Interior Chinatown is this 2023's One Book, One Philadelphia title

Early in our Interior Chinatown unit, my co-teacher and I talked to our students about the idea of interior and exterior — an important contrast that structures Charles Yu ’s novel.… continue reading Teaching Interior Chinatown — With Appropriate Supports

By written by Administrator April 10, 2023 2

Let's Talk: Philly D.A.

This eight part television documentary was indeed among the best shows of 2021, and every Philadelphian will benefit from seeing it.

Philadelphians, we need to talk! Join your neighbors at eight Free Library of Philadelphia libraries between May 23 and June 30th, to watch and discuss individual episodes of the award winning PBS… continue reading Let's Talk: Philly D.A.

By written by Adam F. May 12, 2022 1

Race in the United States: Social Justice Virtual Workshops for Teens

Students have important voices in social movements! Check out this series of virtual workshops in preparation for the fifth-annual Social Justice Symposium this August.

Updated Friday, July 10, 2020 4:59 p.m. "The Social Justice Symposium Teen Planning Committee supports the Concerned Black Workers of the Free Library of Philadelphia ! CBWFLP Response to… continue reading Race in the United States: Social Justice Virtual Workshops for Teens

By written by Megan J. July 7, 2020

A History Minute: Octavius V. Catto - Philadelphia's Forgotten Freedom Fighter

On Sept. 26, 2017, the fence will come down and a new statue will be unveiled: the first new City Hall statue since 1923 and the first of an African American on any city-owned public… continue reading A History Minute: Octavius V. Catto - Philadelphia's Forgotten Freedom Fighter

By written by Administrator September 22, 2017

Resources for Responding to Hate

As adults, it’s our job to help the children in our lives make sense of the world around them. After the events in Charlottesville this past weekend, and events around the country in recent… continue reading Resources for Responding to Hate

By written by Rachel F. August 17, 2017

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