A Conversation with Rutha Mae Harris
Schedule
Sun, 31 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
248 E Derry Rd, Hershey, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17033 | Hershey, PA
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Rutha Mae Harris, a legendary voice of the Civil Rights Movement and a founding member of the SNCC Freedom Singers, will sing, teach songs and share stories at this special Arts Alive event. A free will offering will be received.A native of Albany, Georgia, Rutha Mae Harris traveled throughout the country in the 1960s using music to strengthen the movement for justice, inspire courage, and help communities find hope in the face of fear and oppression. Her life and witness continue to remind new generations of the power of song to sustain the spirit and unite people in common purpose.
During this special conversation, Harris will lead participants in learning songs that shaped the Civil Rights Movement, sharing the stories behind the music and reflecting on the vital role spirituals, freedom songs, and communal singing played in sustaining the struggle for equality and human dignity.
Ms. Harris will also sing in worship at 10:30 am Sunday, May 31 in the Sanctuary.
The morning worship service and and the afternoon program will be live streamed at derrypres.org and YouTube.com/derrypres.
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