Podcast: Lifting the Lid: The African American Story – Culture and its Roots in Philadelphia

Posted by Global Philadelphia Association on April 14, 2020

Third podcast episode is now live! Lifting the Lid: The African American Story – Culture and its Roots in Philadelphia

Global Philadelphia Association (GPA) is excited to introduce our latest conversation with our global community. This monthly podcast series will provide you with expert insights into our local region’s rich cultural heritage and opportunities for global impact: http://globalphiladelphia.org/world-heritage-city/global-philadelphia-association-podcast.

Check out our third episode: “The African American Story – Culture and its Roots in Philadelphia“: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFIYvJqsjpo&feature=youtu.be

Listen in as our panel discusses the rich African American history in Philadelphia and the opportunities to bring more visibility to some of the more hidden places that showcase African American heritage in the city.

GPA Executive Director, Zabeth Teelucksingh, hosts the episode, accompanied by the following guests:

  • Gwen Ragsdale, President, Lest We Forget Museum
  • Patrick Grossi, Director of Advocacy, Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia
  • Ivan Henderson, VP Programming, African American Museum in Philadelphia

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