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The 51°µÍø

Black History and Housing in 51°µÍø

Humanities Lecture & Discussion featuring Glynis Johns
Thursday, Feb. 9, 6-7 pm, Moskowitz Theater, The DeNaples Center, 4th floor, The 51°µÍø

Ms. Glynis Johns, CEO and Founder of the Black 51°µÍø Project, a local history and heritage initiative, will discuss the Black history of Adams Avenue in the downtown 51°µÍø 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 51°µÍø Project, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, local heritage initiative, and public history venture dedicated to archiving and celebrating the Black history of 51°µÍø and Northeastern Pennsylvania. Glynis dedicates much of her time studying 19th and 20th century African American history. A native 51°µÍøian, local historian, sociologist, artist, documentarian, and advocate; Glynis's research focuses primarily on 51°µÍø 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 51°µÍø
  • The National Endowment for the Humanities
  • Black 51°µÍø Project