Nearly one in two Americans is poor or low-income, a record number according to the latest census numbers. With unemployment high and social services eroding with budgetary constraints, how can people living in poverty be helped? Social scientists are just beginning to unravel the complicated psychological picture of poverty and are learning that it takes an enormous toll on the mind. Princeton professor ELDAR SHAFIR studies the psychology of poverty. He says that poverty compromises an individual’s judgment, decision-making, even their IQ when stressed. Shafir is our guest this hour and talks to Marty about the conspiring factors that make escape from poverty so difficult.
December 21, 2011
November 28, 2011
White House Internship Program
All White House Internship Program participants must be:
- United States citizens
- At least 18 years of age on or before the first day of the internship
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a college, community college or university OR graduated in the past two years from an undergraduate or graduate program at a college, community college or university
OR - A veteran of the United States Armed Forces who possesses a high school diploma or its equivalent and has served on active duty at any time over the past two years
Am I available for the Summer 2012 Internship Program?
All White House Interns are expected to intern full-time for the entire term of the program.
The Summer 2012 internship term runs from May 29, 2012-August 10, 2012
November 1, 2011
W.E.B DuBois Lecture Series with Dr. Anthony Monteiro
Temple University, Gladfelter Hall, 6:30 PM.
Thursday, November 3, 2011:
“Christian Love in the Face of Facism” W.E.B. DuBois, Martin Luther King, and Dietrich Boenhoffer — Dr. Anthony Monteiro
Thursday, November 10, 2011:
“The 2012 Elections in the Context of Crisis and War” — Mr. Glen Ford
Thursday, November 17, 2011:
“Troy Anthony Davis, Occupy Wall Street, Madison Wiscon: Moments of Resistance Towards a People’s Movement” — Panel Discussion
Free
October 31, 2011
Panel: Emancipation and the Continuing Struggle for Racial Justice
Wednesday, November 2, 2011, 6pm
Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 1300 Locust Street
Emancipation and the Continuing Struggle for Racial Justice
Our panel discusses the history of the anti-slavery movement, of emancipation and self-emancipation, and the struggle for racial justice in Philadelphia both in history and today.
Michael Coard is a criminal defense attorney in Philadelphia and an adjunct professor in the African Studies Department and the Urban Studies Department at Temple University.
Robert F. Engs was undergraduate chair of the History Department and co-chair of the Afro-American Studies Program at the University of Pennsylvania (retired).
Randall M. Miller, Professor of History and holder of the William Dirk Warren Sesquicentennial Chair at Saint Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, speaks often on national and regional politics and government.
James Mueller has 42 years of experience in research archaeology, history and cultural resources management, 30 years in the National Park Service and ten years as chief historian at the Independence Hall National Historic Park in Philadelphia.
For more info: Emanicpation and the Continuing Struggle for Racial Justice
Discussion: The Continuing Struggle for Racial Justice in Philadelphia
Monday, October 31, 7 pm - Moonstone Arts Center
The Continuing Struggle for Racial Justice in Philadelphia
A Discussion with Michael Coard, Jim Mueller & Larry Robin
Our project is grounded by 150th anniversary of the firing of General John C. Fremont for issuing his own Emancipation Proclamation freeing the slaves in Missouri. Fremont did this on August 30, 1861; Lincoln suggested and then ordered him to rescind the order, and when Fremont refused, Lincoln rescinded it on September 11 and then fired Fremont on November 2. We are exploring three issues in this series of programs: the historical facts of emancipation; the significance of citizen action in stimulating public policy; and the central role of Philadelphia as the southern-most northern city and center of the anti-slavery movement.
A discussion with Michael Coard, Jim Mueller & Larry Robin
Michael Coard is a criminal defense attorney in Philadelphia and an adjunct professor in the African Studies Department and the Urban Studies Department at Temple University. He is a founding member of Avenging The Ancestors Coalition (ATAC), president of the Philadelphia Millions More Movement, a former state board member of the ACLU, and a founding member of Judging The Judges, as well as a member of the National Lawyers Guild, the Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Pennsylvania Bar Association, and the Philadelphia Bar Association. He hosts the popular Afrocentric “Radio Courtroom” show on WURD-900AM. He will discuss the more current issues in the Continuing Struggle for Racial Justice.
James Mueller has 42 years of experience in research archaeology, history and cultural resources management, 30 years in the National Park Service and ten years as chief historian at the Independence Hall National Historic Park in Philadelphia. He is editor/author of two books, many papers and essays including co-editing with Richard Antislavery and Abolition in Philadelphia: Emancipation and the Long struggle for Racial Justice in the City of Brotherly Love. He will supply the background and history of the Struggle for Racial Justice in Philadelphia.
October 24, 2011
Join Colgate University in Celebrating the Life of Dr. Manning Marable – Online
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Manning Marable, the prolific author and founding director of the Africana and Latin American Studies Program at Colgate University, died April 1, 2011, at age 60. His book, Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention, was published just three days after his death. The biography, at nearly 600 pages, has been characterized in media accounts as a re-evaluation of Malcolm X’s life that challenges long-held beliefs about the civil rights leader.
Colgate will celebrate Marable’s life during two campus events that also will be webcast live on October 24.The two Monday events are open to the public and are also available online at http://www.colgateconnect.org/redirect.aspx?linkID=12361&eid=8440. There is no special software needed to view the live webcasts. Join us online or in person: 4:15 p.m., Love Auditorium 7:30 p.m., Love Auditorium |
August 31, 2011
THE PHILADELPHIA PREMIERE OF ‘BLACK POWER MIXTAPE’, POST-SCREENING PANEL DISCUSSION
For more information, contact:
Josh Goldbloom or Jared Miller
Josh@theawesomefest.com
Jared@theawesomefest.com
www.theawesomefest.com
For Immediate Release:
THE AWESOME FEST PRESENTS THE PHILADELPHIA PREMIERE OF ‘BLACK POWER
MIXTAPE’, POST-SCREENING PANEL DISCUSSION
(PHILADELPHIA, PA) August 31, 2011 – The Awesome Fest, along with sponsors Zip Car and
FlixFling and partners Scrapple.tv and Weathervane Music & WXPN, and event partners IFC
Films and ReelBlack, continues its 2011 summer series at the Piazza at Schmidt’s next
Thursday, September 8 at 7pm with a screening of the documentary The Black Power Mixtape:
1967-1975. The film, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, is comprised of recently
unearthed footage shot by a Swedish documentary crew between the years 1967-1975, as well
as contemporary perspective provided by artists and individuals who were influenced by the
actions of the movement. Following the film, a panel of intellectuals and professionals will
engage one another, and the audience at large, on the topics and themes addressed within the
film.
The Black Power Mixtape: 1967-1975 is a candid look at one of the most impactful moments in
recent American history- the Black Power movement. Utilizing footage shot by Swedish camera
crews during the height of the movement, which was then left unused in a Swedish TV
basement for nearly thirty years, BPMT presents the movement, and some of its leaders—
Stokely Carmichael, Angela Davies—at their most intimate and candid. With a soundtrack
provided by Om’Mas and Philly’s own ?uestlove, and insights from prominent African-American
artists such as Erykah Badu and Talib Kweli, BPMT simultaneously portrays a moment in
American history while exploring its lasting impact and cultural legacy in our modern times.
**Immediately following the screening there will be a panel discussion on the topics and themes
explored within the film. The panel will be comprised of: Dr. Molefi Asante (Temple University),
Chill Moody (hip-hop artist), Gregory Walker (founder, The Brothers Network), Michael Dennis
(ReelBlack), and will be moderated by Nicole Gilles (Multicultural Director, GPFO).
Please note that, for the remainder of September, The Awesome Fest screenings will occur on
Thursday evenings.
For more information on the summer’s line-up or to view the film’s trailers visit The Awesome
Fest on the web at www.theawesomefest.com.
ABOUT ‘THE BLACK POWER MIXTAPE: 1967-1975’:
The Black Power Mixtape: 1967-1975 mobilizes a treasure trove of 16mm material shot by
Swedish journalists who came to the US drawn by stories of urban unrest and revolution.
Gaining access to many of the leaders of the Black Power Movement—Stokely Carmichael,
Bobby Seale, Angela Davis and Eldridge Cleaver among them—the filmmakers captured them
in intimate moments and remarkably unguarded interviews. Thirty years later, this lush
collection was found languishing in the basement of Swedish Television. Director Göran Olsson
and co-producer Danny Glover bring this footage to light in a mosaic of images, music and
narration chronicling the evolution one of our nation’s most indelible turning points, the Black
Power movement. Music by Questlove and Om’Mas Keith, and commentary from prominent
African- American artists and activists who were influenced by the struggle — including Erykah
Badu, Harry Belafonte, Talib Kweli, and Melvin Van Peebles — give the historical footage a
fresh, contemporary resonance and makes the film an exhilarating, unprecedented account of
an American revolution.
ABOUT THE AWESOME FEST:
The Awesome Fest was created as an outlet to bring the most cutting edge and just plain
awesome titles from both the independent festival circuit, as well as Hollywood’s finest, to play
some of the most unique venues and non-traditional spaces in the city. YEAR ROUND!
We do awesome things with awesome movies. Our Outdoor Summer Series is completely
FREE!
ABOUT ZIP CAR:
Car sharing seems like a simple enough idea, but there’s a reason that ZIPCAR has become
the leader for cars on demand—we took a simple concept to new heights. It’s not just about less
cars, less congestion and less pollution (though we’re not complaining), it’s about understanding
why those things are a problem, and finding sustainable solutions. We’re idea people
acknowledging that this is something bigger than all of us, something that can take over the
world (literally) if we’re smart about it. And it’s not just a theory. We have the industry’s gold
standard service, allowing our members 24/7 access to thousands of cars around the globe.
We’re working daily to take things to the next level, and we’re not slowing down anytime soon.
ABOUT FLIXFLING:
With FlixFling, it really doesn’t get any easier. You stream your favorite movies and shows and
fling them from device to device. TV to iPhone. iPhone to computer. Computer to Android. Plus
an interactive Facebook application in which you can access our entire library of films and watch
them right on Facebook! Available anytime, anywhere.
You might be asking yourself, “what’s different about FlixFling?” The great thing about our
service is that you don’t have to pay a monthly fee to enjoy our flix. We provide a pay-as-you-go
option that allows you to rent films for a 3-day period, and you only have to pay a small fee at
the time of rental. Of course if you love flix as much as we do, you might want to become a
subscriber. For a small monthly fee, subscribers can watch an unlimited number of films
whenever they want. FlixFling also offers you the option to purchase a movie and keep it in your
digital locker to enjoy at a moments notice regardless of whether or not you’re a subscriber or a
pay-as-you-go customer.
It’s a fully integrated and exciting way to watching what you want, when you want. Stream from
just about anywhere. Watch and share, all in an instant with any FlixFling-enabled mobile
device.
ABOUT REELBLACK:
Michael J. Dennis is an African-American filmmaker and film promoter. A graduate of
both New York University and The American Film Institute, his short films and
documentaries have won numerous awards and have screened worldwide. In 1999,
Dennis founded Reelblack, a full-service production company based in Philadelphia,
PA. In addition to producing work-for-hire, it is responsible for Reelblack TV, an
entertainment/newsmagazine originally broadcast on PhillyCAM/DUTV. Partnered with
YouTube, it has over 5 million views. Reelblack Presents and Soul Food Cinema are
monthly film screenings designed to showcase classic films and work by up-and-coming
filmmakers that relate to the Black experience. Since 2002, Reelblack has screened
and/or promoted over 900 films. Reelblack has announced plans to expand events to
Los Angeles, CA and Brooklyn, NY in Spring 2011.
For m
For more information, contact:
Josh Goldbloom or Jared Miller
Josh@theawesomefest.com
Jared@theawesomefest.com
www.theawesomefest.com
For Immediate Release:
THE AWESOME FEST PRESENTS THE PHILADELPHIA PREMIERE OF ‘BLACK POWER
MIXTAPE’, POST-SCREENING PANEL DISCUSSION
(PHILADELPHIA, PA) August 31, 2011 – The Awesome Fest, along with sponsors Zip Car and
FlixFling and partners Scrapple.tv and Weathervane Music & WXPN, and event partners IFC
Films and ReelBlack, continues its 2011 summer series at the Piazza at Schmidt’s next
Thursday, September 8 at 7pm with a screening of the documentary The Black Power Mixtape:
1967-1975. The film, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, is comprised of recently
unearthed footage shot by a Swedish documentary crew between the years 1967-1975, as well
as contemporary perspective provided by artists and individuals who were influenced by the
actions of the movement. Following the film, a panel of intellectuals and professionals will
engage one another, and the audience at large, on the topics and themes addressed within the
film.
The Black Power Mixtape: 1967-1975 is a candid look at one of the most impactful moments in
recent American history- the Black Power movement. Utilizing footage shot by Swedish camera
crews during the height of the movement, which was then left unused in a Swedish TV
basement for nearly thirty years, BPMT presents the movement, and some of its leaders—
Stokely Carmichael, Angela Davies—at their most intimate and candid. With a soundtrack
provided by Om’Mas and Philly’s own ?uestlove, and insights from prominent African-American
artists such as Erykah Badu and Talib Kweli, BPMT simultaneously portrays a moment in
American history while exploring its lasting impact and cultural legacy in our modern times.
**Immediately following the screening there will be a panel discussion on the topics and themes
explored within the film. The panel will be comprised of: Dr. Molefi Asante (Temple University),
Chill Moody (hip-hop artist), Gregory Walker (founder, The Brothers Network), Michael Dennis
(ReelBlack), and will be moderated by Nicole Gilles (Multicultural Director, GPFO).
Please note that, for the remainder of September, The Awesome Fest screenings will occur on
Thursday evenings.
For more information on the summer’s line-up or to view the film’s trailers visit The Awesome
Fest on the web at www.theawesomefest.com.
ABOUT ‘THE BLACK POWER MIXTAPE: 1967-1975’:
The Black Power Mixtape: 1967-1975 mobilizes a treasure trove of 16mm material shot by
Swedish journalists who came to the US drawn by stories of urban unrest and revolution.
Gaining access to many of the leaders of the Black Power Movement—Stokely Carmichael,
Bobby Seale, Angela Davis and Eldridge Cleaver among them—the filmmakers captured them
in intimate moments and remarkably unguarded interviews. Thirty years later, this lush
collection was found languishing in the basement of Swedish Television. Director Göran Olsson
and co-producer Danny Glover bring this footage to light in a mosaic of images, music and
narration chronicling the evolution one of our nation’s most indelible turning points, the Black
Power movement. Music by Questlove and Om’Mas Keith, and commentary from prominent
African- American artists and activists who were influenced by the struggle — including Erykah
Badu, Harry Belafonte, Talib Kweli, and Melvin Van Peebles — give the historical footage a
fresh, contemporary resonance and makes the film an exhilarating, unprecedented account of
an American revolution.
ABOUT THE AWESOME FEST:
The Awesome Fest was created as an outlet to bring the most cutting edge and just plain
awesome titles from both the independent festival circuit, as well as Hollywood’s finest, to play
some of the most unique venues and non-traditional spaces in the city. YEAR ROUND!
We do awesome things with awesome movies. Our Outdoor Summer Series is completely
FREE!
ABOUT ZIP CAR:
Car sharing seems like a simple enough idea, but there’s a reason that ZIPCAR has become
the leader for cars on demand—we took a simple concept to new heights. It’s not just about less
cars, less congestion and less pollution (though we’re not complaining), it’s about understanding
why those things are a problem, and finding sustainable solutions. We’re idea people
acknowledging that this is something bigger than all of us, something that can take over the
world (literally) if we’re smart about it. And it’s not just a theory. We have the industry’s gold
standard service, allowing our members 24/7 access to thousands of cars around the globe.
We’re working daily to take things to the next level, and we’re not slowing down anytime soon.
ABOUT FLIXFLING:
With FlixFling, it really doesn’t get any easier. You stream your favorite movies and shows and
fling them from device to device. TV to iPhone. iPhone to computer. Computer to Android. Plus
an interactive Facebook application in which you can access our entire library of films and watch
them right on Facebook! Available anytime, anywhere.
You might be asking yourself, “what’s different about FlixFling?” The great thing about our
service is that you don’t have to pay a monthly fee to enjoy our flix. We provide a pay-as-you-go
option that allows you to rent films for a 3-day period, and you only have to pay a small fee at
the time of rental. Of course if you love flix as much as we do, you might want to become a
subscriber. For a small monthly fee, subscribers can watch an unlimited number of films
whenever they want. FlixFling also offers you the option to purchase a movie and keep it in your
digital locker to enjoy at a moments notice regardless of whether or not you’re a subscriber or a
pay-as-you-go customer.
It’s a fully integrated and exciting way to watching what you want, when you want. Stream from
just about anywhere. Watch and share, all in an instant with any FlixFling-enabled mobile
device.
ABOUT REELBLACK:
Michael J. Dennis is an African-American filmmaker and film promoter. A graduate of
both New York University and The American Film Institute, his short films and
documentaries have won numerous awards and have screened worldwide. In 1999,
Dennis founded Reelblack, a full-service production company based in Philadelphia,
PA. In addition to producing work-for-hire, it is responsible for Reelblack TV, an
entertainment/newsmagazine originally broadcast on PhillyCAM/DUTV. Partnered with
YouTube, it has over 5 million views. Reelblack Presents and Soul Food Cinema are
monthly film screenings designed to showcase classic films and work by up-and-coming
filmmakers that relate to the Black experience. Since 2002, Reelblack has screened
and/or promoted over 900 films. Reelblack has announced plans to expand events to
Los Angeles, CA and Brooklyn, NY in Spring 2011.ore information, contact:
Josh Goldbloom or Jared Miller
Josh@theawesomefest.com
Jared@theawesomefest.com
www.theawesomefest.com
For Immediate Release:
THE AWESOME FEST PRESENTS THE PHILADELPHIA PREMIERE OF ‘BLACK POWER
MIXTAPE’, POST-SCREENING PANEL DISCUSSION
(PHILADELPHIA, PA) August 31, 2011 – The Awesome Fest, along with sponsors Zip Car and
FlixFling and partners Scrapple.tv and Weathervane Music & WXPN, and event partners IFC
Films and ReelBlack, continues its 2011 summer series at the Piazza at Schmidt’s next
Thursday, September 8 at 7pm with a screening of the documentary The Black Power Mixtape:
1967-1975. The film, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, is comprised of recently
unearthed footage shot by a Swedish documentary crew between the years 1967-1975, as well
as contemporary perspective provided by artists and individuals who were influenced by the
actions of the movement. Following the film, a panel of intellectuals and professionals will
engage one another, and the audience at large, on the topics and themes addressed within the
film.
The Black Power Mixtape: 1967-1975 is a candid look at one of the most impactful moments in
recent American history- the Black Power movement. Utilizing footage shot by Swedish camera
crews during the height of the movement, which was then left unused in a Swedish TV
basement for nearly thirty years, BPMT presents the movement, and some of its leaders—
Stokely Carmichael, Angela Davies—at their most intimate and candid. With a soundtrack
provided by Om’Mas and Philly’s own ?uestlove, and insights from prominent African-American
artists such as Erykah Badu and Talib Kweli, BPMT simultaneously portrays a moment in
American history while exploring its lasting impact and cultural legacy in our modern times.
**Immediately following the screening there will be a panel discussion on the topics and themes
explored within the film. The panel will be comprised of: Dr. Molefi Asante (Temple University),
Chill Moody (hip-hop artist), Gregory Walker (founder, The Brothers Network), Michael Dennis
(ReelBlack), and will be moderated by Nicole Gilles (Multicultural Director, GPFO).
Please note that, for the remainder of September, The Awesome Fest screenings will occur on
Thursday evenings.
For more information on the summer’s line-up or to view the film’s trailers visit The Awesome
Fest on the web at www.theawesomefest.com.
ABOUT ‘THE BLACK POWER MIXTAPE: 1967-1975’:
The Black Power Mixtape: 1967-1975 mobilizes a treasure trove of 16mm material shot by
Swedish journalists who came to the US drawn by stories of urban unrest and revolution.
Gaining access to many of the leaders of the Black Power Movement—Stokely Carmichael,
Bobby Seale, Angela Davis and Eldridge Cleaver among them—the filmmakers captured them
in intimate moments and remarkably unguarded interviews. Thirty years later, this lush
collection was found languishing in the basement of Swedish Television. Director Göran Olsson
and co-producer Danny Glover bring this footage to light in a mosaic of images, music and
narration chronicling the evolution one of our nation’s most indelible turning points, the Black
Power movement. Music by Questlove and Om’Mas Keith, and commentary from prominent
African- American artists and activists who were influenced by the struggle — including Erykah
Badu, Harry Belafonte, Talib Kweli, and Melvin Van Peebles — give the historical footage a
fresh, contemporary resonance and makes the film an exhilarating, unprecedented account of
an American revolution.
ABOUT THE AWESOME FEST:
The Awesome Fest was created as an outlet to bring the most cutting edge and just plain
awesome titles from both the independent festival circuit, as well as Hollywood’s finest, to play
some of the most unique venues and non-traditional spaces in the city. YEAR ROUND!
We do awesome things with awesome movies. Our Outdoor Summer Series is completely
FREE!
ABOUT ZIP CAR:
Car sharing seems like a simple enough idea, but there’s a reason that ZIPCAR has become
the leader for cars on demand—we took a simple concept to new heights. It’s not just about less
cars, less congestion and less pollution (though we’re not complaining), it’s about understanding
why those things are a problem, and finding sustainable solutions. We’re idea people
acknowledging that this is something bigger than all of us, something that can take over the
world (literally) if we’re smart about it. And it’s not just a theory. We have the industry’s gold
standard service, allowing our members 24/7 access to thousands of cars around the globe.
We’re working daily to take things to the next level, and we’re not slowing down anytime soon.
ABOUT FLIXFLING:
With FlixFling, it really doesn’t get any easier. You stream your favorite movies and shows and
fling them from device to device. TV to iPhone. iPhone to computer. Computer to Android. Plus
an interactive Facebook application in which you can access our entire library of films and watch
them right on Facebook! Available anytime, anywhere.
You might be asking yourself, “what’s different about FlixFling?” The great thing about our
service is that you don’t have to pay a monthly fee to enjoy our flix. We provide a pay-as-you-go
option that allows you to rent films for a 3-day period, and you only have to pay a small fee at
the time of rental. Of course if you love flix as much as we do, you might want to become a
subscriber. For a small monthly fee, subscribers can watch an unlimited number of films
whenever they want. FlixFling also offers you the option to purchase a movie and keep it in your
digital locker to enjoy at a moments notice regardless of whether or not you’re a subscriber or a
pay-as-you-go customer.
It’s a fully integrated and exciting way to watching what you want, when you want. Stream from
just about anywhere. Watch and share, all in an instant with any FlixFling-enabled mobile
device.
ABOUT REELBLACK:
Michael J. Dennis is an African-American filmmaker and film promoter. A graduate of
both New York University and The American Film Institute, his short films and
documentaries have won numerous awards and have screened worldwide. In 1999,
Dennis founded Reelblack, a full-service production company based in Philadelphia,
PA. In addition to producing work-for-hire, it is responsible for Reelblack TV, an
entertainment/newsmagazine originally broadcast on PhillyCAM/DUTV. Partnered with
YouTube, it has over 5 million views. Reelblack Presents and Soul Food Cinema are
monthly film screenings designed to showcase classic films and work by up-and-coming
filmmakers that relate to the Black experience. Since 2002, Reelblack has screened
and/or promoted over 900 films. Reelblack has announced plans to expand events to
Los Angeles, CA and Brooklyn, NY in Spring 2011.
July 25, 2011
Juan Williams to Speak at Free Library of Philadelphia on Aug. 2
WHO: Juan Williams, Fox News political analyst and author of the acclaimed book “Eyes on the Prize”
WHAT: A talk and discussion on his new book “Muzzled: The Assault on Honest Debate”
WHEN: Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2011, at 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Montgomery Auditorium, Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA
Veteran journalist Juan Williams, whose job as a National Public Radio commentator came to an abrupt end after he admitted that he got nervous whenever he saw people dressed in “Muslim garb” on airplanes on Fox News Channel’s “The O’Reilly Factor,” has a few things to say about how political correctness has choked off open and honest debate on sensitive subjects. He says them in his new book, “Muzzled: The Assault on Honest Debate,” and on Tuesday, Aug. 2, he will talk about the book and the issues it raises at the Free Library of Philadelphia.
Before joining NPR, Williams spent two decades at The Washington Post, where he covered every presidential campaign from 1980 to 2000. A graduate of Haverford College, Williams is the author of six books, including the widely praised history of the Civil Rights Movement, “Eyes on the Prize.” He is also the father of Brothers’ Network founding board member Antonio Williams (photo at right).
Tickets for the discussion are $15 for general admission, $7 for students. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the event page on the Free Library of Philadelphia website.
July 6, 2011
A Page from Our American Story
On July 5, 1852 approximately 3.5 million African Americans were enslaved — roughly 14% of the total population of the United States. That was the state of the nation when Frederick Douglass was asked to deliver a keynote address at an Independence Day celebration.
He accepted and, on a day white Americans celebrated their independence and freedom from the oppression of the British crown, Douglass delivered his now-famous speech What to the Slave is the Fourth of July. In it, Douglass offered one of the most thought provoking and powerful testaments to the hypocrisy, bigotry and inhumanity of slavery ever given.