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  • Celebrate Black Music Month

    Published: June 2021

    By: Roberta Johnson 

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    Did you know that Black Music Month has Philly origins? Philadelphia is the mecca of Black Music and it is no surprise that the legendary songwriter/producer and founder of Philadelphia International Records, Kenney Gamble, declared June as Black Music Month!  

     

    In 2000, the “Mother of Black Music Month,” radio personality and celebrity media coach, Dyana Williams along with former congressman Chaka Fattah worked tirelessly to get the African American Music Bill passed and official recognition of Black Music Month by the United States government! Enjoy this video of Dyana Williams telling the origins of Black Music Month:

    Philly 360° Legacy: Dyana Williams on Black Music Month

    Don’t forget to use the #BlackMusicMonthPhilly to let us know what amazing Black music you're tuning into!

     

    If you or your organization want to be included in all the fun, please don't hesitate to submit your events to PFG!

     

    Need ideas? Enjoy Black Music Month with these amazing events:

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    KIDS
    Kids U! Camp Registration is Open
    Delaware Valley University
    January 1st, 2024 - August 9th, 2024
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    MUSIC
    KAREN BRIGGS and Gerald Veasley band
    Gerald Veasley 's Unscripted Jazz...
    March 21st, 2024
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    FREE
    Souletri Sunday "Open Mic Experience"
    Power Street Theatre
    March 24th, 2024
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    MUSIC
    JAZMIN GHENT with Gerald Veasley Band
    Gerald Veasley 's Unscripted Jazz...
    March 28th, 2024 - March 29th, 2024
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    MUSIC
    Ikechi Onyenaka Quintet Live at TIME
    TIME
    March 30th, 2024 - March 31st, 2024
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    SPECIAL EVENTS
    PHILLY MANIA Hosted by Rap group M.O.P.
    All Caribbean Wrestling
    April 4th, 2024
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    SPECIAL EVENTS
    Monthly Open Mic
    Creative Becoming
    November 3rd, 2023 - May 3rd, 2024
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    MUSIC
    Drexel University Mandell Presents: Mumu Fresh
    Drexel University Department of...
    April 18th, 2024
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    FREE
    West Park Arts Fest
    West Park Cultural Center
    June 8th, 2024
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    SPORTS
    2024 Night Nation Run - Philadelphia, PA
    Night Nation Run
    July 20th, 2024

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    • Headshot Photo of Vp of Audience Engagement of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance

    This feature is brought to you by Vice President of Audience Engagement, Roberta Johnson. She is a musician, an art lover, and a vivacious knitter. 

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