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Our America Now: A Conversation with Roxane Gay
Mon, July 1, 2024
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Branch - Montgomery Auditorium
Join New York Times bestselling author and columnist Roxane Gay in conversation with Dr. Marquita Williams, psychologist, Interim Commissioner of DBHIDS, and Lov'n My Curves CEO. They’ll talk about Roxane’s bestselling nonfiction works like Hunger and Opinions, share their…
Hellhounds & Heartache: An Introduction To The Blues
Wed, July 10, 2024
11:00 A.M.
Senior Services
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Parkway Central Library
Few people know Blues music and the people who played it as well as the New York Times best-selling author, critic, NPR contributor and musician Tom Moon. Please join us for this free Zoom presentation by Tom Moon on Wednesday, July 10th at 11:00 A.M. To sing the Blues, you have…
Courageous Kids: Wilma Exhibit
Now through Thu, July 11, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
In partnership with Philadelphia Doll Museum Forward , we now have on display Wilma alongside related library materials and activities. Wilma was made to honor four brave Black girls named Ruby Bridges, Leona Tate, Gail Etienne Stripling, and Tessie Prevost who challenged school segregation. The…
Philadelphia Reads James Baldwin
Thu, July 11, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
As part of the Year of James Baldwin, the Free Library is hosting one of many Philadelphia Reads James Baldwin reading groups throughout the city in collaboration with the Saturday Free School for Philosophy and Black Liberation . Celebrate the life, work, and legacy of James Baldwin as we…
Philadelphia Reads James Baldwin
Thu, July 18, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
As part of the Year of James Baldwin, the Free Library is hosting one of many Philadelphia Reads James Baldwin reading groups throughout the city in collaboration with the Saturday Free School for Philosophy and Black Liberation . Celebrate the life, work, and legacy of James Baldwin as we…
Sugar Don't Go On Grits: An Archival Look at The Great Migration's Effect on How We Eat
Thu, July 25, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Zoom
How Black is sweet cornbread? Do WE put marshmallows on sweet potato casserole? Sugar Don't Go On Grits: An Archival Look at The Great Migration's Effect on How We Eat will be a conversational space dedicated to retracing the divergent pathways of the African American culinary…
Philadelphia Reads James Baldwin
Thu, July 25, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department
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Parkway Central Library
As part of the Year of James Baldwin, the Free Library is hosting one of many Philadelphia Reads James Baldwin reading groups throughout the city in collaboration with the Saturday Free School for Philosophy and Black Liberation . Celebrate the life, work, and legacy of James Baldwin as we…
COINTELPRO: A Black August Discussion with Dr. Kelly Harris
Wed, August 7, 2024
6:00 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
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Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
Join us as we observe Black August, a month dedicated to acknowledging and honoring Black political prisoners and the ongoing resistance to oppression. In recognition of Black August, we will delve into the historic Counterintelligence Program (COINTELPRO) targeted against African Americans.…
Today We Are Possible Exhibit
Now through Fri, August 30, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
"Today We Are Possible" is an exploration of the connections between gender and wealth. Photographer Gregory Wright skillfully captures vibrant and intimate portraits depicting the captivating stories of six remarkable Philadelphia women—Faith, Ingrid, Ivy, Taina, Tamara,…