New Temple course remembers historic Uptown Theater

Sixties soul singer Kim Weston visited Temple's campus recently as part of a new, three-credit course, "Sounds of Revolution: Rhythm and Blues as Heard and Experienced at the Uptown Theater, 1959 to 1970," designed by Bryant Simon, a professor of history and director of American studies at Temple. Weston talked about her experiences performing at the Uptown Theater in North Philadelphia, and Simon said her comments were spot-on. "Almost point for point, she was making points we made in class about the product of Motown. It was great; People were listening."
April 1, 2011 | Philadelphia Inquirer