Arts and entertainment in Philadelphia, PA

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Public Trust is a non-profit organization that fosters learning, creativity, and collaboration in support of justice and equality. We nurture programs and partnerships with an integrative approach to health, education, and ecology.

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Camara Arts: "keepers of tradition," utilizes African folklore in dance, music, song, and storytelling to teach & perform African culture for the preservation and healing of African diaspora. Camara Arts is an arts organization that creates space for youth to express themselves utilizing African dance and drumming; centers African pride and legacy through historical teachings that empower youth, women, and elders. The natural outgrowth, progression, and partnership with Tyehimba is part of a grass roots approach to building community. Camara Arts is rooted in social justice and the performing arts to reclaim lost African heritage, empower youth through the arts, create space for expression and elevate consciousness. Camara Arts was founded in 2009 by Angela "Sadio Watson and joined in collaboration with Tyehimba under the directorship of Zumbi Soweto. Fostering partnerships with the Church of the Advocate, and DanceAfrica Philadelphia, elevating African Arts to a higher level of legitimacy and respect. Other collaborations include performing with Voices of Africa, and being artists in residence at the Paul Robeson House, and working in partnership with the CEC (Community Education Center).