"Do You Know Me?": Dauphin County Black History Month Presentation
Do You Know Me? Dauphin County Black History Month Presentation
Date: Thursday, March 4th (2 other options - see below)
Time: 1:30 - 2:30pm
Cost: FREE
Ages: 7th grade +
Location: Zoom link will be sent prior to the performance & talk balk
Sign up: via the HAHA calendar. (Deadline is February 14th)
Contact: Aimee Jones: aimeejonesin@yahoo.com
The 35-minute performance of "Do You Know Me?" is a Vimeo link that you will have access to watch whenever you would like from February 22nd - March 11th. The talkbacks are happening separately on specific dates.
"Do You Know Me?" is an original digital performance episode by Sharia Benn. Combining history and drama, the piece takes us on a journey through poetry, letters, and the Underground Railroad, highlighting the words of influential local and national African American leaders. "Do You Know Me?" connects audiences to Harrisburg's rich history of abolitionists and civil rights activists who worked to end slavery, secure the vote, and challenge segregation that continues to plague our communities.
The episode features local student talent, as well as professional artists to breathe life into poetry, interviews, speeches, and letters which are all a part of our local and national history.
By sharing this truthful knowledge of culture, history, and identity, students gain a better understanding of the past so they can be better agents for social change in the future. The project is a partnership with Sankofa African American Theatre and Gamut Theatre Group and is sponsored by the Dauphin County Commissioners and Highmark.
Two other options for Zoom talkback discussions:
Monday, March 8th @ 9:30 am
Friday, March 12th @ 1:30 pm
Date – Time
March 4, 2021
– 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Location
ZOOM Meeting
Additional Information
Do You Know Me? Dauphin County Black History Month Presentation
Date: Thursday, March 4th (2 other options - see below)
Time: 1:30 - 2:30pm
Cost: FREE
Ages: 7th grade +
Location: Zoom link will be sent prior to the performance & talk balk
Sign up: via the HAHA calendar. (Deadline is February 14th)
Contact: Aimee Jones: aimeejonesin@yahoo.com
The 35-minute performance of "Do You Know Me?" is a Vimeo link that you will have access to watch whenever you would like from February 22nd - March 11th. The talkbacks are happening separately on specific dates.
"Do You Know Me?" is an original digital performance episode by Sharia Benn. Combining history and drama, the piece takes us on a journey through poetry, letters, and the Underground Railroad, highlighting the words of influential local and national African American leaders. "Do You Know Me?" connects audiences to Harrisburg's rich history of abolitionists and civil rights activists who worked to end slavery, secure the vote, and challenge segregation that continues to plague our communities.
The episode features local student talent, as well as professional artists to breathe life into poetry, interviews, speeches, and letters which are all a part of our local and national history.
By sharing this truthful knowledge of culture, history, and identity, students gain a better understanding of the past so they can be better agents for social change in the future. The project is a partnership with Sankofa African American Theatre and Gamut Theatre Group and is sponsored by the Dauphin County Commissioners and Highmark.
Two other options for Zoom talkback discussions:
Monday, March 8th @ 9:30 am
Friday, March 12th @ 1:30 pm