2023 Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend Celebration!
Sponsored by Citizens
January 13th - 16th
Theme: Empowering The Next Generation of Dreamers
Sponsored by Citizens
January 13th - 16th
Theme: Empowering The Next Generation of Dreamers
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The Big Give Back
Friday, January 13th 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC We invite you to live Dr. King’s legacy by joining us after work and school at the top of MLK weekend, to pack donated items to be delivered to the Center for Hope’s men and women’s shelters. From warm socks and clean underwear to diapers, formula, and feminine hygiene products; we are committed to being a positive influence to those in need. LEARN MORE >> |
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Day of Dance:
Learning Through the Arts - Philadelphia Ballet Saturday, January 14th 11:00 am - 4:00 pm $10 GENERAL ADMISSION | FREE FOR MEMBERS! Join AAMP and the Philadelphia Ballet for an all-day program including ballet and African dance classes for children, performances by PBII dancers and Philadelphia high school students, and our Black Choreographic Voices panel discussion. LEARN MORE >> |
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Love is the Message:
An Artist Talk and Book Signing with Jamel Shabazz Sunday, January 15th 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm $5 GENERAL ADMISSION | FREE FOR MEMBERS! Join AAMP and iconic street photographer Jamel Shabazz for a talk on the “Creative Process. This conversation will be centered on his two newly released books, “Jamel Shabazz: Albums,” the revision of his 2005 “A Time Before Crack,” and his work that is currently part of the Vision & Spirit: African American Art l Work from the Bank of America collection that is presently on display in the Museum. LEARN MORE >> |
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MLK 2023 Celebration at AAMP!
Empowering the Next Generation of Dreamers Monday, January 16th 10:00 am - 5:00 pm FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC To celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy, AAMP in partnership with Citizens will offer FREE admission to the Museum! View our core exhibition Audacious Freedom: African Americans in Philadelphia 1776 1876 followed by our new temporary exhibit Vision & Spirit: African American Art. Once done join us in the Jack T. Franklin Auditorium at 2 pm for the Financial Literacy: Secure the Bag: A Real-World Budget Simulation with Teana Sykes, founder and creator of Tea Talk, where children and families will participate in a life-sized, interactive financial literacy activity. LEARN MORE >> |
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Financial Literacy:
Secure the Bag: A Real-World Budget Simulation Monday, January 16th 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Secure the bag: A real-world budget simulation™ is a life-sized, interactive game used to teach participants about finances in the real world: careers, budgeting, and credit. LEARN MORE >> |
