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THE BUSINESS AND INNOVATION CENTER OF PHILADELPHIA PRESENTS A “DAY OF INNOVATION” MAY 3RD WITH AWARD-WINNING INVENTOR ANDREA ROSE

(Philadelphia, PA) Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Philadelphia's Business and Innovation Center (BRIC) is thrilled to welcome the renowned award-winning inventor, author, and entrepreneur Andrea Rose for this special in-person and live-streaming event "Inventing to Win®", for a day of inspiration, innovation, and empowerment. Are you an inventor or entrepreneur eager to transform your "Idea to Industry™" and ready to gain insights from a seasoned expert? No matter what stage you are at in the invention process, you will uncover the essential steps to turn your idea into a tangible reality and a valuable commercial asset. Plus, enjoy a chance to win an array of prizes that

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Power Politics: Oral History Series

(Philadelphia, PA) Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

A series to explore Black and Puerto Rican political thought, activism, and storytelling through screenings of oral history interviews. The Power Politics Listen-Ins at the Free Library of Philadelphia is a series hosted by Scribe Video Center to explore Black and Puerto Rican political thought, activism, and community storytelling through screenings of oral history interviews and discussion. The April 14th oral history will focus on John Churchville (b. 1941). Churchville will be joining us for a screening of his interview as well as a Live Q&A session. ABOUT JOHN CHURCHVILLE: “Black Power stressed that Black people should be in control

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printPHILLY! 2025

(Philadelphia, PA) Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

printPHILLY! 2025 An annual print fair celebrating the diversity and richness of Philadelphia’s printmaking community. Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia Print Consortium is pleased to announce the third annual printPHILLY! print fair. Join us on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Parkway Central Library, Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901 Vine Street on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Showcasing over 40 vendors, including individual artists, print shops, collectives, schools, and non-profit spaces, this one day fair is FREE and open to the public from 10 AM - 4 PM. Visitors can interact with a range of printmakers, print-publishers, print-focused galleries and nonprofi ts,

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Film Screening: Five Broken Cameras

(Philadelphia, PA) Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

In honor of the United Nations International of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, the Social Science and History Department will screen Five Broken Cameras, a deeply personal first-hand account of life and nonviolent resistance in the West Bank village of Bil'in. Co-directed by Palestinian Emad Burnat and Israeli Guy Davidi, the film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Documentary in 2013. Registration encourage, but not required https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflV7lRl_KlPBgJxIkKgBesGW-XOFhLT9OVX_JxYRFGL7dDlg/viewform

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Revolutionary Love Tour with Valarie Kaur & Friends

(Philadelphia, PA) Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

An immersive gathering in storytelling, music, and ancestral wisdom to ignite courage, humanity, and love.The Revolutionary Love Bus Tour 2024-2025 is a healing odyssey across the United States calling people to rise up in courage, humanity, and love.Join visionary civil rights leader Valarie Kaur in an immersive experience of storytelling, music, song, ancestral wisdom, and community-building. We invite you into a space for soulful introspection, deep listening, and courageous action. Each stop uplifts local leaders, artists, and advocates who catalyze hope. You will leave with the tools needed to lead with love and courage in your daily life.At the heart