Name: Norris Homes History exhibit and Community Meeting
Start: 2026-01-19T11:00:00-05:00
Location: 1915 N 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19122-1903, United States

Norris Homes History exhibit and Community Meeting

A display of materials from Norris Homes' history will be on display, including photos from the community over the years and historic documents and objects at the old Community Center
There will be a community meeting for Norris Homes residents where information will be shared about how the Charles Blockson Collection can ensure that this history is cared for and not lost. Followed by a question and answer session . There will be forms for community members to fill out to state if they would prefer that their image not be included in the collection.
Before the community meeting enjoy a special music performance made possible by Outsiders Improvised & Creative Music Series, internationally acclaimed bassist Jamaaladeen Tacuma returns to Norris Homes Recreation Center—his childhood home stomping grounds to perform "The Dream Then & Now," a seven-movement composition originally commissioned by WXPN in 1989.
This profound work, blending jazz and classical traditions in tribute to Dr. King, was performed live only once in Philadelphia 37 years ago and has remained unheard by live audience ever since.
📅 Monday, January 19, 2026
3:15-4 pm music performance
4pm community meeting
📍 (Old) Norris Homes Community Center , 11th Ave & Berks St. on NE corner, Philadelphia, PA .
🎵 Featuring: Jamaaladeen Tacuma Bass Guitar, Owen Valentine & Urban Classique String Quartet, Lawerence “Weas” Newton narration .

This is a FREE event .

Let's keep the Dream alive.
Community meeting 3pm. Hope you can make it!