Aliquippa's Church in the Round choir, under the direction of Curtis Lewis Jr., will present musical selections. Penn State Beaver students also will present student poetry readings. A musical performance will be conducted by the Penn State Gospel Ensemble at the close of the speaker presentation. Students, faculty, and staff will also be involved in volunteer service projects as part of the Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service. The play explores the turning points in the lives of five African and African American women.
Admission is free.
Sanchez is the director of the women's studies program at Temple University and holds the university's Laura Carnell chair in English. She has written 14 books, including Homegirls and Handgrenades , winner of an American Book Award in 1985. In 1999 she received the Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching in recognition of her commitment to students. Prints and original pieces will be available for purchase. Ferebee Gospel Group, consisting of four sisters who have been singing together for more than 20 years.