‘HERstory’ program and film presentation celebrates the late Philadelphian Marian Anderson’s pioneering life and legacy
Inspiring event of girl’s/ women’s empowerment highlights art, music and film
Features City Liberty Bell presentation to Mo’ne Davis.
WHO: Scheduled: City Representative Sheila Hess; Honoree Mo’ne Davis, young sports trailblazer; Tatiana Amaya, Member of the Philadelphia Youth Commission; President & CEO Michael DelBene, Wawa Welcome America Inc.; Bill Nicoletti, film producer; Helen McNutt, Vice Chair of The Sylvia W. and Randle M. Kauders Foundation; Rev. Dr. Lorina Marshall-Blake, President of the Independence Blue Cross Foundation; Dyana Williams, Radio One/WRNB 100.3 Philly; Paris Nicole, of BOOM 103.9; entertainment by: DJ Shorty Wop, The Royal Mix, Boom 103.9’s hip-hop artist, Bri Seves, and Aliyan Khayln, Marian Anderson scholar and singer. Video greeting from Mayor Jim Kenney.
WHAT: HERstory: Uplifting Every Voice: Join a celebration of young women through the legacy of Marian Anderson within Art, Film and Music featuring a free screening of Once in a Hundred Years: The Life and Legacy of Marian Anderson documentary and special guest Mo’ne Davis who will receive the City of Philadelphia Liberty Bell presented by City Representative Sheila Hess.
WHEN: Wednesday, July 3 at 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Philadelphia Film Center (Prince Theater), Chestnut Street (Between Broad & 15th streets Philadelphia, PA 19102)
DETAILS: Once in a Hundred Years: The Life and Legacy of Marian Anderson tells the inspiring story of the musical icon from South Philadelphia whose performance at the Lincoln Memorial in 1939 helped set the stage for the civil rights era. Anderson’s voice broke through barriers closed to black Americans in the 1930s. The film is produced by Bill Nicoletti. This event is produced by the Office of the City Representative and in partnership with Mayor’s Office of Public Engagement, Office of Engagement for Women, Office of Youth Engagement, and the Philadelphia Film Society. The event’s presenting sponsor is The Sylvia W. And Randle M. Kauders Foundation.
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