PECO Celebrates African American History Month with Events Honoring Diversity throughout the Region
January 29 2015 - 2:44PM
Business Wire
PECO is celebrating African American History Month with support
of many local arts, educational and diversity events in February
that commemorate those who have shaped the past and those who are
continuing to make history.
This year’s programs and events highlight the contributions of
African Americans to the Greater Philadelphia region’s rich history
and culture. Events include:
- February 1, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Free
First Sundays at the Barnes Foundation – February’s programming
includes hands-on arts activities inspired by the works of
prominent African-American artist Horace Pippin; a discussion
surrounding Art Sanctuary’s upcoming Celebration of Black Writing;
and a performance by Tune Up Philly, the Philadelphia Youth
Orchestra’s educational outreach program.
- February 7, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.: 23rd
Annual African American Children’s Book Fair at the
Community College of Philadelphia – The book fair is the
oldest and largest one-day event for African-American children’s
books in the country. Authors and illustrators will read from their
books, and a wide selection of books from the best and brightest in
the African-American children’s literary community will be
available for purchase.
- February 18, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and
5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.: African-American Leaders Symposium and Film
Screening at WHYY – At the symposium, titled “Your Seat at the
Table,” local and national business and political leaders will
discuss the state of African-American business and give best
practices for future business development. Following the symposium
at 5:30 p.m. is a special advanced screening of the PBS documentary
“Mr. Civil Rights: Thurgood Marshall and the NAACP.”
- February 19, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.:
George Washington Carver Science Fair at the Academy of Natural
Sciences – Named for a prominent African-American botanist and
inventor, the George Washington Carver Science Fair encourages
urban youth to pursue academic achievement and careers in science.
The elementary science fair (grades 4-6) is held February 19, with
the secondary science fair (grades 7-12) held on March 3.
- February 19, noon to 2 p.m.: Fifth
Annual Philadelphia Tribune Christopher J. Perry/Carter G. Woodson
Black History Awards Luncheon at Union League of Philadelphia –
The Philadelphia Tribune’s luncheon honors men and women who have
made a significant impact on African-American history in
Philadelphia and beyond. Each year, the event serves as a notable
learning and networking opportunity for hundreds of attendees.
PECO proudly celebrates diversity year-round through programming
that provides broad public exposure to diversity in the communities
that the company serves. To learn more about PECO’s community
support, visit peco.com/community.
Based in Philadelphia, PECO is an electric and natural gas
utility subsidiary of Exelon Corporation (NYSE: EXC). PECO serves
1.6 million electric and more than 500,000 natural gas customers in
southeastern Pennsylvania and employs about 2,400 people in the
region. PECO delivered 85.7 billion cubic feet of natural gas and
37.8 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity in 2013. Founded in
1881, PECO is one of the Greater Philadelphia Region's most active
corporate citizens, providing leadership, volunteer and financial
support to numerous arts and culture, education, environmental,
economic development and community programs and organizations. For
more information visit PECO.com, and connect with the company on
Facebook and Twitter.
PECODebra Yemenijian215-841-5091 or
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