Voices of Freedom: "The Nine O'Clock Whistle" and Dr. Willa Cofield

Name: Voices of Freedom: "The Nine O'Clock Whistle" and Dr. Willa Cofield
Start: 2026-06-20T13:00:00-04:00
Location: 128 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19102

Schedule

Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

128 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19102 | Philadelphia, PA

How does memory shape progress? Join us to celebrate Juneteenth at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts for a powerful program for A Nation of Artists with Dr. Willa Cofield, an educator, author, and filmmaker. Through her story, explore how art and activism intersect to protect the voices of freedom and progress.
This special event features a screening of the documentary "The Nine O'Clock Whistle" and a special conversation with Dr. Cofield about her life as an American artist.
Following the screening, we will host a post-film discussion with Dr. Cofield followed by a book signing and social reception with the audience. We are excited to partner with Uncle Bobbie's Coffee and Books, who will be providing copies of Dr. Cofield's book The Nine O'Clock Whistle!
Juneteenth is a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
On June 19, 1865, 2,000 Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation and ensure freedom from bondage for all African Americans, representing the true end of slavery. Juneteenth marks America's second independence day. Celebrate with us at PAFA with our distinguished guest on June 20!