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SUMMARY:Meeting Of The Griots
DESCRIPTION:A festival-themed event that honors our past and will inspire us  to move  forward. featuring speakers\, music\, food\, and art activities\n\n\nJoin us for an unforgettable intergenerational celebration of story and local history during the 100th anniversary of Black History Month. February 2026 marks the centennial celebration’s theme: “A Century of Black History Commemorations.” Meeting of the Griots Exhibition is a free\, family-friendly gathering bringing together elders\, youth\, artists\, scholars\, and community members to share stories\, preserve heritage\, and experience culture and connection. \n \nExperience the power of griot tradition\, where storytellers preserve the past\, celebrate the present\, and inspire the future. Featured griots include community leaders sharing wisdom on health\, film\, arts\, education\, music\, community outreach\, Black business\, and Black history. \n \nThis interactive exhibition is being hosted at the historic Sullivan Progress Plaza\, the first shopping center in the United States\, built\, developed\, continuously owned\, and managed by African Americans\, headquartered in Philadelphia\, PA. \n \nHighlights include: \n \n· Hear vibrant African drumming that set the rhythmic heartbeat of the event. \n \n· Immerse yourself in hands-on creativity with family-friendly ‘Broad Street Memories’ Paint & Sip\, a make-and-take experience that includes lunch. \n \n· Discover the Montgomery Collection’s Traveling African American Pop-Up Museum — a treasure trove of archival artifacts including vintage photographs\, letters\, album covers\, and more that bear witness to our history. \n \n· Griot storytelling performances\, a special keynote\, community tabletop exhibits\, and more. \n \nPhiladelphia is keeping living Black history in Black hands\, while connecting each visitor to today’s modern griots in a space for us and by us. \n \nWe honor the extraordinary legacy of the late Rev. Dr. Leon H. Sullivan\, while creating new memories together at the social enterprise on North Broad Street\, located in the Sullivan District\, that he founded in 1968. \n \nAlthough this event is FREE and open to all\, registration is required. \n \nRSVP today at our event page and come celebrate Black history\, culture\, and community
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LOCATION:1501 N Broad St\, 1501 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19121\, United States
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