And the influence that she has had on africanamerican culture. Good evening, everyone. Think you so much for being here with us. Im the executive producer of the green space. We have been on an extraordinary journey over the last month. The green spaces honored the 75th anniversary of Zora Neale Hurstons novel, their eyes were watching god. One month from today is the threeyear anniversary of the green space. Our hope and mission is to take audiences on a soul stirring journey to connect, to inspire, and to transform. I want to acknowledge two visionaries who are here who have been ears lee supportive of the green space. Laura walker, president and ceo of new york public radio. [applause] thank you, laura. And marina lackland, Vice President of integrated marketing. [applause] all of the video from the festival, including tonight you can find and share on the green space. Org. Our celebration began on february 24 with a look at Langston Hughes hosted by culex our house, and a feature p
Thursday night at 10 00 p. M. Those secure areas will mean once the papal events begin, only those who go through security clearance areas can get beyond that red zone. City Officials Say starting thursday, september 24th, security sweeps will take place on the parkway and wont open to walkers until 6 00 a. M. On friday. Those pedestrians will need to be screened. On friday, emergency routes will also shut down to make way for those emergency vehicles and by friday, secure areas will be in place in old city and around independence hall. Vehicle traffic wont be able to move within that green zone, a three plus mile area of the city. There will be seven medallion taxi cabs that are compliant with ada at the moment. They will operate in the traffic box for ada scheduled trips. Reporter food deliveries will be limited but the mayor says some deliveries will be allowed inside the zones in the overnight hours. Warning eateries to prepare. We are asking businesses to be very smart and plan ah
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