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We're familiar with the great events in the history of Philadelphia's black community: the election of W. Wilson Goode as the city's first black mayor; Cecil B. Moore leading NAACP marches through the streets; and Philadelphia's Marian Anderson performing to a crowd of 75,000 in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC.

However, the quieter happenings that define the matrix of African-American life in this city remain in the scrapbooks and memories of its participants. Black Philadelphia Memories, a new WHYY production that premieres this August, combines headlines with the uncelebrated movements and moments of this rich history. Weaving together historical narration, personal anecdotes, documentary footage and family photographs, the result is a warm and honest collection of nostalgia. The 90-minute retrospective is produced by WHYY Executive Producer Trudi Brown, with Associate Producer Mark Baker.

The story of historic black Philadelphia stretches back at least to the 1600s, when Africans and West Indians began arriving. A picture of early 18th century black life is put together by Dr. Emma Lapsansky, a professor of African-American history at Haverford College, with the help of old newspapers and runaway slave ads. Lapsansky also explains how abolition came early, but gradually, to Philadelphia.

In the early 1900s, Philadelphia's black population was boosted by a flood of Southern migrants who came searching for opportunities, but who in reality had swapped one hardship for another. You can hear their actual voices, which were collected on audio recordings by Charles Hardy, an oral historian and professor of history at West Chester University.

The migrants eventually created communities within communities of black businesses, churches, clubs and movie houses. On the sidewalks, at home and on stage, a distinct and vibrant culture emerged.

At street corners, children would display their tap-dancing skills for a few pennies. Musical accompaniment came from a cacophony of home-made instruments. The streets of Philadelphia bred the likes of Honi Coles and the Nicholas Brothers. Here, we watch 73-year-old Lavaughn Robinson, a national treasure, always light on his feet as he leads a tap-dance rehearsal. The tap dancing virtuoso began his career on our city's street corners with a "tramp band." As part of the Dancing Jets, he performed all over the country.

We meet Isabelle Fambro, still dancing at age 83. Teamed with Billy Byrd, she has performed in some of Philadel- phia's hottest night clubs.

We meet seven men who once played for the Philadelphia Stars as part of the Negro Baseball League. Even though black players were excluded from major league baseball, the Stars were so beloved that they regularly drew 45,000 fans to their games.

Photos and personal recollections give us a glimpse of the lavish Christmas Cotillion where black teens dressed in formal attire and moved "gracefully through the intricate, chess-like formations of the much-awaited Cotillion Waltz."

We hear fond recollections about the great Uptown Theater, a mecca for black teens and amazing musical talent from the 1950s through the early '70s. We see old clips from The Mitch Thomas Show -- the first live televised black dance show in the Philadelphia area. It was on this set that the young, inventive dancers created "The Stroll." A reunion of the show's regulars recaptures the energy of those dazzling days and provides a last glimpse of Thomas, who passed away two weeks after the reunion, in February.

From historians and slave descendants, we hear the stories of slavery, abolition and the Underground Railroad. From the daughters of Cecil B. Moore, we hear about the confidence that propelled their father to greatness. James Depriest remembers what it was like growing up with his aunt, the world-renowned contralto Marian Anderson.

Caterers, musicians, sail makers, photographers, lawyers, activists, actors, dancers and disc jockeys all contributed to the fabric of African American life. Some, like Marian Anderson and Cecil B. Moore, achieved headline fame. Others just reveled in being part of a "good time."

Black Philadelphia Memories brings us the sounds of Doo-Wop and the rich aroma of Pepper Pot Soup. By giving voice to both the unsung and the great, the documentary offers a multi-dimensional insight into a fascinating history.

Black Philadelphia Memories will air August 4th at 8 p.m.