Voice: Christine Speer Lejeune

Beethoven in Beijing
A soaring new documentary from Sam Katz's History Making Productions explores the Philadelphia Orchestra’s role in the revival of classical music in China almost 50 years ago ... and the lasting global impact today
By Christine Speer Lejeune
The Ultimate 2020 Ideas We Should Steal Festival Reading List
Want to hear more from our Festival speakers? Check out their books.
By Christine Speer Lejeune
Changing Police Culture
A retired police sergeant on abuse of power, systemic reform and the deadly problem with “Contempt of Cop”
By Christine Speer Lejeune
How Art Can Change the World
Join The Citizen in December to hear from Jane Golden, Shepherd Fairey, Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter, Hank Willis Thomas, and many more
By Christine Speer Lejeune
Shattering The Glass Ceiling
Join The Citizen for lessons in breaking business barriers and building diversity, from the women who are doing it
By Christine Speer Lejeune
Comedy as the New Frontier of Journalism
Can satire help change the world? Roy Wood Jr. says yes.
By Christine Speer Lejeune
Larry Abrams
The South Jersey teacher and founder of BookSmiles has created a magical book bank, where teachers can load up on books to give to their students. The cost? Free.
By Christine Speer Lejeune
Art for Social Justice
“Points of Connection”—a collection of 10 portraits by the DA’s first-ever artist-in-residence—offers a moving look at the people impacted by, and impacting, our justice system
By Christine Speer Lejeune
Why Black Books Matter
North Philly literacy nonprofit Tree House Books works to make sure that every child has access to books and opportunities to fulfill their dreams
By Christine Speer Lejeune