Quest Film Screening Event

Wed, July 11, 2018 7:00 P.M.
Social Science and History Department at Parkway Central Library

This intimate, critically acclaimed documentary captures eight years in the life of an African-American family living in North Philadelphia.  Christopher "Quest" Rainey, and his wife, Christine'a "Ma Quest" raise a family while nurturing a community of…

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Social Justice Symposium for Teens

Sat, July 14, 2018 10:30 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Calling all teens who are interested in social justice! Whether you’re already an activist or just getting started on your journey to wokeness, the Social Justice Symposium is for you! You will participate in workshops with topics ranging from youth homelessness to activism through art.…

Young Adult Discussion and Participation Social Justice

Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha | What the Eyes Don't See: A Story of Crisis, Resistance, and Hope in an American City

Wed, July 25, 2018 7:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Cost: FREE

In partnership with the Heinz Endowment and the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading as a feature of GLR Week The dramatic story of the Flint water crisis—the signature environmental disaster of our time—and an inspiring tale of scientific resistance by a relentless physician who stood…

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