AJC Philadelphia/Southern New Jersey

Three-Part Program: February 26, March 19, April 16, 2023	Click to View in Browser

Three-Part Program: February 26, March 19, April 16, 2023
Each program takes place 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Join AJC Philadelphia/Southern NJ for one, two, or all three parts of this Civil Rights Tour of Greater Philadelphia, as we explore our history and learn for our future.

PART 1: LaMott & Levittown
Sunday, February 26, 2023
Scholars: Lance Sussman & Lise Marlowe

Explore the rich history of the LaMott historic district, Camp William Penn, the role of local abolitionists like Lucretia Mott in the anti-slavery movement, and more.

How did bias impact the origins of Levittown, PA? Explore the “Caucasian-only” policy. Understand implications of the Levittown community in relation to the Civil Rights Movement.

Tour Meets at 10:00 a.m.
Gratz College - 7605 Old York Rd., Melrose Park, PA.
Light Brunch included. Cost: $25

PART 2: Columbia Avenue Riots/MLK & Girard College
Sunday, March 19, 2023
Scholar: David Krueger – Dialogue Institute

Varied perspectives provide testimony not only about the Columbia Avenue riots, but of their significance as part of the modern civil rights moment.

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a frequent visitor in Philadelphia, shared his message of the need to fight non-violently for racial equity and justice. His most memorable city appearance was in August 1965, when he spoke to a massive crowd of civil rights demonstrators at Girard College in North Philadelphia, during the fight for integration of the school.

Tour Meets at 10:00 a.m.
Temple University Hillel, 1441 W. Norris St., Philadelphia, PA
Light Brunch included. Cost: $25

PART 3: Lynching Site Ceremony and Dialogue - Coatesville, Chester Co.
Sunday, April 16, 2023
Scholar: David Krueger - Dialogue Institute

The lynching of Zachariah Walker occurred on August 13, 1911, in Coatesville, PA. This lynching is commemorated at The National Memorial for Peace and Justice. Meet at the site, participate in a remembrance ceremony and truth and reconciliation dialogue and learn about anti-lynching legislation.

Tour Meets at 10:00 a.m.
Coatesville, PA (Exact location to be announced)
Light Brunch included. Cost: $25

Cost for entire 3-part series: $75

RSVP

Please contact Hilary Levine at levineh@ajc.org with any questions or for further details.

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