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Wednesday, April 30, 2014
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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http://www.manncenter.org/philadelphia-freedom-festival
The Mann's Philadelphia Freedom Festival will host a scholarly panel "Let Freedom Ring� on Wednesday, April 30th from 4:00pm-6:00pm at Temple University's Mitten Hall. This engaging discussion brings together a diverse set of voices from Philadelphia's academic and activist communities to reflect on the life and impact of Octavius V. Catto. This community event features an impressive panel made up of authors, educators, ministers and local civil rights leaders from the Philadelphia region. The Cheyney University Concert Choir will perform.
Panelists:
Dan Biddle, Co-Author, Tasting Freedom
Keith Bingham, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Archivist
Charles L. Blockson, African American Historian
Dr. John E. Churchville, Local Civil Rights Leader
Mel Dorn, Local Civil Rights Leader
Murray Dubin, Co-Author, Tasting Freedom
Mahlon Duckett, Negro League Baseball Player
Karen Jordan, Local Civil Rights Leader
Rev. Nolan Williams, Jr., Festival Artistic Director
Cost: Free
Organization Name: Mann Center for the Performing Arts
Panelists:
Dan Biddle, Co-Author, Tasting Freedom
Keith Bingham, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Archivist
Charles L. Blockson, African American Historian
Dr. John E. Churchville, Local Civil Rights Leader
Mel Dorn, Local Civil Rights Leader
Murray Dubin, Co-Author, Tasting Freedom
Mahlon Duckett, Negro League Baseball Player
Karen Jordan, Local Civil Rights Leader
Rev. Nolan Williams, Jr., Festival Artistic Director
Cost: Free
Organization Name: Mann Center for the Performing Arts
