"Black Histories of Philadelphia" Exhibition
Children's Literature Research Collection at Parkway Central Library
Black Histories of Philadelphia looks at some of the stories of people and places that make up Philadelphia’s countless histories.
Some stories are kept, some fade over time, and others are misrepresented or silenced. The people featured in this exhibition created change through determination and innovation. They overcame obstacles and fought for their successes, just as community members today fight to keep their legacies alive.
Explore these stories of Black Philadelphians and the efforts to preserve their enduring impact.
Black Histories of Philadelphia is a collaboration of the Children’s Literature Research Collection, the Map Collection, and the Print and Picture Collection. The exhibition is located in the Second Floor West Gallery of Parkway Central Library. To learn more visit freelibrary.org/specialcollections
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Children's Literature Research Collection
Rare Book Department (3rd Floor)
215-686-5416
Parkway Central Library
1901 Vine Street (between 19th and 20th Streets on the Parkway)
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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