PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — The African American Museum in Philadelphia is teaming up with banking giant Citizens to offer free and discounted activities and events that celebrate the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
There were big smiles as Citizens presented a $30,000 check to the AAMP on Monday for special MLK weekend programming.
This year’s theme is "Empowering the Next Generation of Dreamers,” with a focus on financial literacy, which the museum’s president and CEO Ashley Jordan called one of King’s key messages.
“We will have programming dedicated to the war on poverty … panel discussions as well as book discussions, even a ballet piece by the Philadelphia Ballet that talks about Dr. King's initiatives for love, peace, equality,” explained Jordan.
This is the 15th year that the museum is partnering with Citizens for MLK weekend programming.
“[It’s] so important that we're celebrating that here at the African American Museum as part of bringing forward Dr. King's legacy,” said Daniel Fitzpatrick, the bank’s Mid-Atlantic president, “which is all about equality and everybody thriving and doing well and achieving the American dream.”
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Special discounts will be offered Saturday and Sunday, while the museum will be completely free to the public for the holiday on Monday. That day will feature games and interactive discussions that promote financial literacy, open to middle and high school students.
“We felt like this is a game that anyone can play. It’s for all families, multigenerational, something that they can all take part in and just have a good discussion about best practices for managing your money,” said Jordan.
“By having the free admission, it eliminates the burden for those who may be wondering about the cost. It's now accessible to come to the museum and enjoy a day in which we can commemorate and celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King.”
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