Philadelphia City Council / City Council Special Events

Philadelphia City Council Leadership Presents the Sixth Annual African-American History Month Celebration

Opening:
Suzann Christine, Singer

Greetings:
Hon. Darrell L. Clarke,
City Council President

Statement of Purpose:
Hon. Blondell Reynolds Brown,
Majority Whip

African American Women of the Movement (Excerpts)
All Members of Philadelphia City Council

Dance and Spirituals Medley:
Zoie Dance,
Praise Dancer

Vocal Selections,
St. Thomas Gospel Choir of the African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas

Closing Remarks:
Hon. Blondell Reynolds Brown,
Majority Whip

Dedication of the Lural Lee Blevins Veterans Center for Supportive Housing at 845 N 12th Street on November 10. 2017.
Spc. Lural Lee Blevins III was one of 64 Edison High School alumni who died serving in the Vietnam War.

In attendance:
Members of the Blevins Family
U.S. Representative Bob Brady
U.S. Representative Dwight Evans
Mayor Jim Kenney
Council President Darrell Clarke (5th District)
Councilman David Oh (At Large)
Local Veterans and Veterans-support organizations
Philadelphia Boys Choir

Event held Monday September 12, 2016 featuring Choirs, bands, and drill teams for a free concert to show Pennsylvania the importance of the Fair Funding for Public Education suit before the PA Supreme Court.

Featuring performances by the GAMP Schoor Choir, Penn Wood HS Marching Band and Central High School String Quartet

Co-Sponsored by Councilmembers Helen Gym, Jannie Blackwell, Derek Green, Bobby Henon, Maria Quiñones-Sanchez, Blondell Reynolds Brown, and Alan Domb.

Video by Carolyn Esposito/PHLCouncil Fellow