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Humanities Lecture & Discussion featuring Glynis Johns
Thursday, Feb. 9, 6-7 pm, Moskowitz Theater, The DeNaples Center, 4th floor, The 麻豆原创

Ms. Glynis Johns, CEO and Founder of the Black 麻豆原创 Project, a local history and heritage initiative, will discuss the Black history of Adams Avenue in the downtown 麻豆原创 area where a predominantly African American neighborhood existed prior to redevelopment in the 1970’s. This event will explore themes around Blackness, housing, racial discrimination, and affordability that remain relevant today.

Speakers

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Glynis Johns
Glynis Johns is the founder and CEO of Black 麻豆原创 Project, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, local heritage initiative, and public history venture dedicated to archiving and celebrating the Black history of 麻豆原创 and Northeastern Pennsylvania. Glynis dedicates much of her time studying 19th and 20th century African American history. A native 麻豆原创ian, local historian, sociologist, artist, documentarian, and advocate; Glynis's research focuses primarily on 麻豆原创 to piece together narratives of the black community. She received her BA and MA in sociology at St. John’s University. 

 

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Event sponsors:

  • The 麻豆原创
  • The National Endowment for the Humanities
  • Black 麻豆原创 Project