This spring we continue illuminating the rich history of Black and Latinx political empowerment through a series of virtual programs occuring every month. Power Politics is Scribe’s multi-faceted project dedicated to documenting the oral histories of Black and Latinx political leaders in Philadelphia from 1945 to the present. Each month, March 2022 through June 2022, Scribe will host themed discussions defining political activism within our communities, past, present and future.

In this presentation, we spotlight the work of Philadelphia activist, lawyer, and politcian Cecil B. Moore. Hear from Cecily Banks and Tony Monteiro on the personality of Cecil B. Moore, and how he viewed the struggle for political empowerment in the city of Philadelphia.