Honoring Rev. Dr. King’s  Legacy in the Black Bottom—60 Years Later, 3 August | Event in Philadelphia

Honoring Rev. Dr. King’s  Legacy in the Black Bottom—60 Years Later

Plant and People

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Sun, 03 Aug, 2025 at 01:00 pm

5 hours

Plant and People

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Date & Location

Sun, 03 Aug, 2025 at 01:00 pm to 06:00 pm (GMT-04:00)

Plant and People

3952 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, United States

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Honoring Rev. Dr. King’s  Legacy in the Black Bottom—60 Years Later
Celebrate the 60th anniversary of Dr. King's 1965 Freedom Now speech with a day of culture, history, wellness & free community fun!

About this Event

Planned in partnership with community leaders, institutions, businesses, and grassroots organizations, this commemorative event will take place at 40th & Haverford and surrounding areas in the Black Bottom. A rich lineup of programming between 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM will include live performances, spoken word, storytelling, wellness services, free classes, food trucks, and a  historical guide along Dr. King’s 1965 route through the neighborhood.

Highlights of the day include:

    •    “Then & Now” Photo Installation showcasing legacy Black Bottom residents

    •    Oral History Booths in collaboration with Scribe Video Center

    •    Artist Showcases featuring civil rights–inspired work and MLK tributes

    •    Wellness Stations offering hair and scalp exams, free medical testing, and emergency preparedness

    •    Street Activation with food trucks, youth activities, storefront exhibits, and resource tables


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Plant and People, 3952 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, United States

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Honoring Rev. Dr. King’s  Legacy in the Black Bottom—60 Years Later, 3 August | Event in Philadelphia
Honoring Rev. Dr. King’s  Legacy in the Black Bottom—60 Years Later
Sun, 03 Aug, 2025 at 01:00 pm
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