Videos
Amy Cohen has presented to numerous audiences in-person, via Zoom, and in recorded lectures. She has spoken at libraries, clubs, places of worship, schools, and historic sites. You will find examples of these presentations here.
Save Our Sites: A Book Talk with Author Amy Jane Cohen
April 17, 2024
Amy Jane Cohen discusses the long and influential presence of African Americans in Philadelphia and how this history is reflected in monuments, markers and murals. The focus of her talk is the All Wars Memorial to Colored Soldiers located in Philadelphia’s Logan Circle.
Preservation Alliance Winter Speaker Series
February 4, 2025
In a richly illustrated presentation, author Amy Jane Cohen examines the many ways in which history is acknowledged in our built environment. The talk focuses on the historical importance of Christian Street in the Black Philadelphia experience.
The African American Experience: Black History in the Philadelphia Landscape
September 26, 2024
Amy discusses Black History in the Philadelphia Landscape: Deep Roots, Continuing Legacy. Watch on cable in PA Thursday, September 26th at 8 PM or stream with #PCNSelect.
Silk Stocking Sisters
August 28, 2024
Amy discusses Black History in the Philadelphia Landscape: Deep Roots, Continuing Legacy with Dr. Theresa J. Canada on her podcast Silk Stocking Sisters.
Albert Lepage Center for History in the Public Interest at Villanova University
April 25, 2024
Amy discusses Black History in the Philadelphia Landscape: Deep Roots, Continuing Legacy at an event presented by the Albert Lepage Center for History in the Public Interest that was co-sponsored by Falvey Library, Falvey Library DEI Committee, Department of History, Department of Political Science and Africana Studies.
Television Courtroom: #92
March 1st, 2024
Amy discusses Black History in the Philadelphia Landscape: Deep Roots, Continuing Legacy on Television Courtroom. Amy’s interview with Michael Coard can be viewed from 16:16 to 39:39.
The segment will air on PhillyCAM (Comcast 66/966 and Verizon 29/30) at 3:30pm every Friday through March.
Meet the Author: Amy Cohen at the Pyramid Club
February 9th, 2024
Amy discusses Black History in the Philadelphia Landscape: Deep Roots, Continuing Legacy at the Pyramid Club.
Louis Magaziner and Julian Abele: The Story of an Unusual Friendship
A Profile of African American Architect Julian Abele: The Shadows are All Mine
Amy Jane Cohen
Amy Cohen is an educator, historian, and writer. After twenty years teaching social studies, she became Director of Education for History Making Productions and is a contributing writer for Hidden City Philadelphia.