Philadelphia's Global Citizen Beer Summit Addresses Historical Erasure and Community Activism
The 18th annual Global Citizen Beer Summit in Philadelphia focused on race, class, and power, held near the President's House Memorial. The event highlighted the Trump administration's efforts to alter historical narratives, particularly regarding the lives of enslaved individuals at the nation's first White House. Panelists, including civil rights attorney Michael Coard and University of Pennsylvania Law professor Lorene Cary, discussed the importance of preserving African American history. The summit encouraged community dialogue and activism to counteract historical erasure and promote social justice.