With a name inspired by the First Amendment, 1A explores important issues such as policy, politics, technology, and what connects us across the fissures that divide the country. The program also delves into pop culture, sports, and humor. 1A's goal is to act as a national mirror-taking time to help America look at itself and to ask what it wants to be.
The month of May marks the 30th annual Celebration of Black Writing, when visual and performing artists, writers and journalists nationwide will participate in scheduled events throughout Philadelphia.
NewsWorks Tonight Host Dave Heller previews the festival with Valerie Gay, Director of Arts Sanctuary, which is hosting the Celebration of Black Writing.
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