Last week, students in the took a field trip to the (701 Arch Street). Founded in 1976, the African American Museum in Philadelphia is committed to celebrating the historical and cultural contributions of African Americans as well as serving as a forum for addressing issues related to social justice. Led by an experienced tour guide, the Interns explored , the site's permanent exhibition devoted to the stories and contributions of African Americans in the Quaker City during the the first century of the American republic.
Their visit coincided with the opening of the Museum's : I Found God in Myself: The 40th Anniversary of Ntozake Shange's For Colored Girls.... The exhibition celebrates the 40th anniversary of Ntozake Shange's performance piece ; the play is a series of interconnected poems of the struggles of African American women told by seven African American characters identified with one of seven colors. To commemorate the anniversary, the exhibition displays 20 art pieces of varying media.
We encourage you to visit the African American Museum and experience the exhibit for yourself. I Found God in Myself runs through January 2, 2017. For more information, check out the .