A Quiet Roar: The Unparalleled Lives of Bayard Rustin & Sarah Mapps Douglass
An immersive performance will bridge the stories of Bayard Rustin and Sarah Mapps Douglass, two phenomenal Black Philadelphian Quakers who walked the halls of ASMH a century apart.Yet, both struggled with racial injustice, political activism, and their experiences within the Quaker faith.
This 45-minute interpretive program brings their writings and experiences back to life, highlighting the often-overlooked intersections of race, faith, and freedom.
Operational funding has been provided by a grant from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission’s Cultural and Historical Support Program, a program funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
