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Mini Jawns: Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred...

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2024/02/21

To commemorate Black History Month, Visit Philadelphia in partnership with national nonprofit Little Free Library and the Free Library of Philadelphia launched Little Free(dom) Library, an initiative encouraging visitors and residents to explore Black history and narratives. Local, self-taught artist Alloyius Mcilwaine designed the colorful artwork.

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Mini Jawns: Beloved by Toni Morrison

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2024/02/21

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Mini Jawns: The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin

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2024/02/21

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Mini Jawns: The 1619 Project by Nikole Hannah-Jones

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2024/02/21

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Black History Month Promo

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2024/02/09

During Black History Month, check out the Free Library's music events.

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Mini Jawns: A Chat with Actress Pam Grier

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2024/02/08

New York Times bestselling author Omar Tyree interviews legendary film actress and author Pam Grier. The revenge-seeking heroine of Blaxploitation era films like Foxy Brown, Coffy, and Black Mama White Mama, Grier is known as the original female action star.The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on Mini Jawns does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.

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Mini Jawns: Phebe Lewis

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2024/02/01

According to the 1838 Black Metropolis, civil rights organizations predate the NAACP and even the Emancipation Proclamation by decades. In early 19th-century Philadelphia, Phebe (FEE-BEE) Lewis’s Daughters of Africa and other “beneficial societies” protected Black civic and economic interests. That was easier said than done before the end of slavery, but the work begun by groups like Lewis’s continues today.

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Mini Jawns: William Still

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2024/02/01

According to the 1838 Black Metropolis, William Still’s Vigilance Committee kept records of hundreds of freed slaves- including his long-lost brother- who sought refuge at their headquarters at 5th & Vine in Philadelphia’s Old City. Still’s heroic efforts to help freedom seekers begin new lives has led him to be known as the Father of the Underground Railroad.

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Mini Jawns: Mayor Parker

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2024/01/31

On January 2, 2024, Cherelle Parker was sworn in as the 100th Mayor of Philadelphia after a resounding general election victory. Parker, the former City Councilwoman for Philadelphia’s 9th District, is the first woman to hold the office of Mayor, but she’s no stranger to making history; Parker previously became the youngest Black woman to serve in Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives.

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Mini Jawns: Kelly Richards

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2024/01/31

In November of 2021, the Free Library of Philadelphia announced the unanimous selection of Kelly Richards, the first African American to serve in the role of president and director. Richards’ career as a librarian spans thirty years and two states before his arrival in Philadelphia, where he has fostered an environment of inclusion throughout his time as president and director.

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Mini Jawns: Eve

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2023/09/05

This Philly Ruff Ryder also rocked Hollywood with her own sitcom Eve. We are also celebrating Hip Hop's 50th anniversary with a special library card designed by Akinseye Brown.

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Mini Jawns: Meek Mill

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2023/09/05

Philly rapper Meek Mill made the swift move from battle rap to the mainstream. We are also celebrating Hip Hop's 50th anniversary with a special library card designed by Akinseye Brown.

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Mini Jawns: The Roots

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2023/09/05

These Philly natives also made history as the first hip-hop group to ever become a house band for the most influential TV show in late night. We are also celebrating Hip Hop's 50th anniversary with a special library card designed by Akinseye Brown.

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Mini Jawns: Lady B

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2023/09/05

In 1979, Philly radio jock Lady B was one of the first artists to record and release a single titled “To the Beat, Y’All.” We are also celebrating Hip Hop's 50th anniversary with a special library card designed by Akinseye Brown.

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Mini Jawns: Dj Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince

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2023/09/05

Before dominating Hollywood, Will Smith was the Philly bred MC in DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince. We are also celebrating Hip Hop's 50th anniversary with a special library card designed by Akinseye Brown.

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