From the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission:
On Monday, February 25, 5:30-7:45pm, the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission is hosting an event to highlight its African American Heritage Tour project at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Exhibits will be open to attendees at 5:30pm. Florcy Morisset, Director of Programs, Richard Allen Museum, Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church will give opening remarks at 6:20pm followed by Amy Hillier, University of Pennsylvania who will present on “The Ward: Race and Class in Du Bois’ 7th Ward.” A panel discussion featuring Cassidy Boulan, DVRPC; Aissia Richardson, Uptown Entertainment and Development Corporation; and Melissa Jest, Preservation Alliance of Greater Philadelphia will begin at 6:55.
To RSVP or for more information please contact Jane Meconi at 215.238.2871 or jmeconi@dvrpc.org.