The City of Philadelphia; the Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy (OACCE); the Leon H. Sullivan Charitable Trust (Trust); and Philadelphia International Airport (Airport) partnered on this initiative to recognize Reverend Sullivan as part of his ongoing centennial celebration happening throughout October 2022.
“I’m humbled that our Administration can recognize the exceptional life of Reverend Dr. Leon H. Sullivan in this forum that will reach visitors from across the globe,” said Mayor Jim Kenney. “Reverend Sullivan’s legacy has roots in Philadelphia, but his lasting impact is an international story. It is fitting that the City of Philadelphia pays homage to Reverend Sullivan on this scale as part of his ongoing centennial celebration.”
Reverend Dr. Leon H. Sullivan International Arrivals Hall
The Philadelphia International Airport unveiling program included Mayor Jim Kenney; Kelly Lee, Chief Cultural Officer and Executive Director of the Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy; Keith Brune, Interim CEO of the Philadelphia International Airport; Mable Ellis Welborn, Board Chair of the Leon H. Sullivan Charitable Trust; and Tiphanie White, Office Manager/Special Events Coordinator for the Office of Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson, Second District.
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