Culture
Prokofiev’s ‘Peter and the Wolf’: A beloved piece of music for children
April 19, 2021This musical fairy tale, just under half an hour in length, is a surprisingly successful example of Socialist Realism, the newly promoted Soviet esthetic of the 1930s.
Read moreNEH Announces $24 million for 225 humanities projects nationwide
April 15, 2021Grant awards support the preservation of historical collections, humanities exhibitions and documentaries, scholarly research, and curriculum projects.
Read moreGuiomar’s story: Putting Paulo Freire’s philosophy of literacy into practice
April 8, 2021When Guiomar Albuquerque was 13 years old, she began to teach fishermen in the Ilha do Maruim (Mosquito Island) favela of Olinda how to read and write.
Read moreLIVE from Philly this Friday: Celebrating Paul Robeson, The Great Forerunner
April 7, 2021April 9th is always a special day at 4951 Walnut Street in Philly, and this year will be no different.
Read moreA virtual birthday celebration for Paul Robeson on April 9
April 6, 2021Paul Robeson (1898-1976), actor, singer, athlete, civil rights activist, and humanitarian, is the inspiration for The Robey Theatre Company and the man from whom The Robey gets its name.
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