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Black History and Housing in 糖心APP

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

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