A historic moment for the String Bands. A member of the Joseph A. Ferko String Band was surprised with a Philadelphia City Council proclamation Tuesday night after becoming the first African-American woman elected to a leadership role in Mummers String Band history. We’re proud to celebrate Jeannette Jackson and the continued evolution of our String Band tradition. Read the full CBS Philadelphia story: https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/jeannette-jackson-mummers-parade-string-band-philade