99 Years Podcast Launch: Listening Experience and Panel Discussion
October 13, 2022 @ 6:30PM — 9:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
Portland Stage: 25 Forest Ave Portland, ME 04101 Get Directions
Don't miss the discussion of institutional racism in Maine that every Portland voter needs to hear
A conversation about 99 Years, How Maine Became the Whitest State, a podcast that documents the current Portland Charter Commission in the full context of Maine's History. This event features the podcast host, writer, and producer Sam James, in a panel discussion with producer Flo Edwards, Portland City Counselor Victoria Pelletier, Portland Charter Chair Michael Kebede, and in collaboration with Signature Soul (Signature MiMi + Marco Soulo).
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WHEN: Thursday, October 13th - Doors open at 6:30 pm; Panel starts at 7:00 pm
WHERE: Portland Stage - 25 Forest Ave, Portland ME
WHAT: ‘99 Years’ podcast launch event; Sam James (w/Flo Edwards) gives a history of Portland City Charter, with interviews of current Charter Commission members; documenting the 2022 Portland Charter Commission process ahead of the consequential November 2022 vote. Excerpts of the podcast and associated media will be available for listening and viewing before the event begins.
WHO: Panel with Victoria (Tori) Pelletier (Portland City Counselor), Michael Kebede (Portland Charter Chair), Flo Edwards, and Sam James
This event is free and open to the public. '99 Years' is made possible by support from Indigo Arts Alliance, Maine Humanities Council, and Maine Initiatives.
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