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Adetunde Samuel – Owning Self |1992-46

Perri Gaffney — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 12:11:19 +0000

“The theatre can raise our consciousness to a whole new scope of possibilities. But only if the house isn’t empty. That’s why I decided to

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Dr. Henrik-Clarke: “Malcolm X: The Man and His Times” | 1992-31

Perri Gaffney — Sat, 30 Nov 2024 10:24:39 +0000

We would like to preface excerpts from Dr. John Henrik-Clarke‘s lecture with an explanation: We think that it is important to look at this renown

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“DARK NOON”

Perri Gaffney — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 12:28:49 +0000

DARK NOON is a play staged by Danish Director Tue Biering and choreographed by South Africa’s Nhlanhla Mahlangu. Together, they reimagine the birth of the

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North American African-American Theatre Companies

Perri Gaffney — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 11:31:13 +0000

Discover a wide variety of African-American theatres nationwide from A like Atlanta to Z like Zanesfield. ...

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Let’s talk about Broadway’s TONY Oversights and Canaries

Perri Gaffney — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 08:34:53 +0000

Broadway is to NYC is what Hollywood is to LA the TONY Awards are equivalent to the Academy Awards. The TONY Awards for the 2021/22

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Say Their Names: The Cast & Crew of For Colored Girls…

Perri Gaffney — Fri, 27 May 2022 12:25:58 +0000

Ntozake Shange’s classic choreopoem, for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf, has a gorgeous Broadway revival happening at the Booth

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“The Skin of Our Teeth”: A Fantastic Journey of Absurdity and Folly

Perri Gaffney — Sun, 15 May 2022 13:25:50 +0000

“Fasten your seatbelts, it’s gonna be a bumpy night!” Bette Davis’s iconic quip sums up”The Skin of Our Teeth”, a limited run Broadway revival now

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U.S. House Representative Maxine Moore Waters

Perri Gaffney — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 12:59:18 +0000

Queen Mother of Politics When Deomcratic U.S. House of Representative Maxine Moore Waters spoke out about the George Floyd murder she spoke with with clarity

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The NCBR and the NBTF’s Queen Mother Sylvia Sprinkle Hamlin

Perri Gaffney — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 13:49:59 +0000

Remembering an Angel Rising After earning a Bachelor’s in Education, Sylvia taught in public school briefly. Then she received a Master’s in Library Science and

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Nzinga, Ancient Ruler of present-day Angola

Perri Gaffney — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 13:53:26 +0000

Nzinga was born about 1582 to King Ngola Kiluanji Kia Samba, ruler of what is modern day Angola. As children, Nzinga and her brother, Mbandi,

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Queen Mother Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama

Perri Gaffney — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 16:56:22 +0000

Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama was born Jan. 17, 1964 on Chicago’s South Side to a homemaker and a factory worker. Watching her father struggle with

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Myles Frost Reigns as the King of Pop Michael Jackson

Perri Gaffney — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 13:51:53 +0000

For a few years now, biographical musicals have become a burgeoning Broadway trend. MJ the Musical, is the latest and greatest of the bio-plays. It

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Thoughts of a Colored Man — Review

Perri Gaffney — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 11:43:28 +0000

“Thoughts of a Colored Man” by Keenan Scott, II, debuted on Broadway at the Golden Theatre on October 13th. Seven savvy African American men representing Love,

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Happy Birthday Greetings Roy Anthony Hargrove

Perri Gaffney — Sat, 16 Oct 2021 09:05:21 +0000

🍾Roy Anthony Hargrove was born October 16, 1969 in Waco, Texas. This two time Grammy Award winning jazz trumpeter was discovered by Wynton Marsalis when Marsalis

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Birthday Greetings Renee Cox

Perri Gaffney — Sat, 16 Oct 2021 07:52:31 +0000

🎂Renee Cox, born October 16, 1960, is a Jamaican-American artist, photographer and activist. Renee was born in Colgate, Jamaica and raised in Scarsdale, New York. Often

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You Make Me Wanna Say Happy Birthday Usher

Perri Gaffney — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 16:38:34 +0000

🍾Usher Raymond IV, born October 14, 1978 in Dallas, Texas, is a singer, songwriter, actor, and businessman (Owner of Raymond-Braun Media Group record label). Usher’s first 12

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Birthday Greetings Shirley “Queen of Gospel Music” Caesar

Perri Gaffney — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 18:27:58 +0000

🎂Shirley Ann Caesar-Williams (aka Shirley Caesar), born October 13, 1938 in Durham North Carolina, is a Gospel singer, pastor, songwriter, recording artist, philanthropist and political activist.

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Birthday Greetings Art “Too Marvelous for Words” Tatum, Jr.

Perri Gaffney — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 13:21:45 +0000

🎂Art Tatum, Jr., born October 13, 1909 in Toledo, Ohio, was a Jazz pianist. He was, unfortunately, born with cataracts that blinded one eye and

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Birthday Greetings “Dick” Bahamian Diet Gregory

Perri Gaffney — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 12:18:05 +0000

🎂Richard “Dick” Claxton Gregory, born October 12, 1932, was raised in St. Louis, MO. Dick Gregory was known for his groundbreaking political and segregation satires and

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Birthday Greetings Tramain Hawkins

Perri Gaffney — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 11:06:24 +0000

🎂Tramaine Hawkins, (AKA Tramaine Aunzola Richardson) born October 11, 1951 in San Francisco, CA, is a celebrated a gospel singer with two Grammys Awards, two

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ROUTES Interview with Elizabeth Van Dyke, Artistic Director of New Federal Theatre

Perri Gaffney — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 12:21:20 +0000

ROUTES is fortunate to get this chance to interview the new Artistic Director of the New Federal Theatre in New York, Elizabeth Van Dyke. Meet

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USA Karate Hall Of Fame Kenneth D. Ferguson Medical Emergency — Go Fund Me Drive

Perri Gaffney — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 10:28:43 +0000

“Hey Grandpa, your eyes are green!” Ken Ferguson’s grandson was calling attention to the white part of his eyes that had become severely discolored. A

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Ron Wyche and Doo Wop Love: A Nostalgic Musical Journey |1993-5

Perri Gaffney — Thu, 10 Sep 2020 22:10:43 +0000

Ron Wyche Greatest Hits: Baby, I Need Your Loving, My Girlfriend, I Only Have Eyes For You, Sitting In The Park, You’ve Lost That Loving

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Unsung Revolutionary L.B. Williams

Perri Gaffney — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 19:18:20 +0000

We are all here on this Earth, in this world, for a heartbeat and then we are gone. We leave behind a thumbprint, an impression, on the lives we’ve touched through our words, our actions, or inactions. Nikki Giovanni wrote:

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Petronia Paley quenching her artistic thirsts

Perri Gaffney — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 16:24:23 +0000

Petronia Paley can confidently lay claim to the titles Actor, Director, Teacher, Fine Art Painter, Writer, and Producer. She’s actively pursued an acting career, but the other careers

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The Lincoln Center’s “WAR”

Perri Gaffney — Sat, 06 Aug 2016 15:36:54 +0000

“WAR” by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins at Lincoln Center’s Claire Tow Theater closed July 3, 2016, but continues to play out in real life everywhere because the seeds

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Arkansas Beauty Contest – Cynthia Scott

Perri Gaffney — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 07:59:10 +0000

June 29, 2016 will mark the 47th anniversary of the first invasion of the Caucasian beauty standard. El Dorado, Arkansas was the place and Cynthia Scott

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Marjorie Johnson’s Latest “Something More”

Perri Gaffney — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 17:44:50 +0000

A multi-character role in the revival I Remember Mama is Marjorie Johnson’s next “Something More” following her successful starring role, earlier this year, in “DOT”

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The Coalition of Theatres of Color

Perri Gaffney — Fri, 20 May 2016 09:02:57 +0000

"ROUTES" will develop a nationwide Theatre Section devoted to "Theatres of Color". "ROUTES" welcomes your knowledge of existing theatres and productions. Please email ronn@ROUTES-mag.com. The Coalition of Theatres of Color (CTC) was first convened in 2004 by the late Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee to address the inequity of funding to chronically underfunded theaters of color. Today CTC exists as a historic assemblage of several of New York’s oldest, ethnically specific, multicultural theaters. CTC membership is comprised of institutions, each thirty years old or more. Together, CTC seeks to sustain the legacy of our institutions while producing, supporting, collaborating and presenting productions and events that tell our stories, our way, with pride and dignity.

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Marjorie Johnson after 40 Years on Stage

Perri Gaffney — Mon, 16 May 2016 12:16:30 +0000

It’s taken Marjorie Johnson almost 40 years to become an overnight Star. But Stardom seems to be the least of her goals. “Acting,” Marjorie reminisces, “has been sort of a divine intervention in my pursuit of ‘something more’”.

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“Sugar Ray”

Perri Gaffney — Mon, 25 Apr 2016 15:16:21 +0000

AUDELCO recipient Reggie Wilson was a knockout as the fabled pugilist, Sugar Ray Robinson, in the one-man show “Sugar Ray” by Laurence Holder. This New Federal Theatre’s production (Feb. 28 – April 12) was particularly apropos as a temporary addition to the menu of the New Harlem Besame Restaurant since Robinson once owned most of that west side block from 123rd to 124th Street on 7th Avenue.

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The Public Theater’s “Eclipsed”

Perri Gaffney — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 18:22:27 +0000

“Sisters Are Doin’ It For Themselves” — that ain’t just lyrics to a song by Aretha Franklin and Annie Lennox, it’s a revolution going down at

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15th Anniversary of Walk Tall Girl Productions

Perri Gaffney — Sat, 24 Oct 2015 07:17:29 +0000

Fifteen years ago, National Black Theatre’s impresario, Tunde Samuels, encouraged Marcia Pendelton to enter the field of publicity & public relations. The following day, the statuesque diva

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Review: “Barbecue” at The Public Theater

Perri Gaffney — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 22:05:14 +0000

Playwright/Director Robert O’Hara is not for the faint of heart. His artistic expression is unapologetically raw. Robert says, “I lead an audience down a

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Apollo Theater’s Walk Of Fame Inductees

Perri Gaffney — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 12:50:24 +0000

The world famous Apollo Theater located in the heart of Harlem has been the proving ground for hopeful performers since it first opened its doors

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Fridays Nights at “Cobi Narita’s Open Mic”

Perri Gaffney — Mon, 19 Oct 2015 21:41:04 +0000

Cobi Narita’s Open Mic is happening Friday nights from 7-10:30pm at a new location, 111 West 71st Street in the Hargrave House annex. Cobi has been

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Jamal Joseph & Daniel Beaty’s “Chapter + Verse”

Perri Gaffney — Sun, 11 Oct 2015 11:15:28 +0000

September 26, 2015, the 19th Urbanworld Film Festival presented the world premier of “Chapter + Verse”, the flagship production of Harlem Films, a new movie making

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Perri Gaffney’s South Africa: A Durban Dream

Perri Gaffney — Mon, 07 Sep 2015 21:39:04 +0000

(Photographs will be attached later.) The last time I visited the Motherland was in 1997, eighteen years ago. Back then I visited several west and eastern African countries, South Africa being among them.

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The Restoration of Gilbert Lewis

Perri Gaffney — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 21:46:11 +0000

Gilbert Lewis was a powerful presence on stage, in film and TV. His chameleon talents made him the quintessential Troy Maxson in August Wilson’s FENCES,

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African-American Tennis History Timeline

Perri Gaffney — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 16:22:24 +0000

Wimbeldon, which began on Monday, is kind of the 3-4 month gluttony period of ATP and WTA Grand Slam tournaments—from the French Open to the U.S. Open in Queens, New York .

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Perri’s Week of Culture May 22–29

Perri Gaffney — Wed, 10 Jun 2015 16:10:43 +0000

May 22– 29, 2015 was an incredible week of innovative art and theatre that heralded the promise of a plethora of ingenious and innovative perspectives to

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“For The Last Time”

Perri Gaffney — Sun, 07 Jun 2015 19:39:08 +0000

Through June 20, 2015 Tuesday, 7:00pm, Wednesday – Saturday 8:00pm Saturday matinee 2:00pm; Sunday matinee 3:00pm Theater Row’s Clurman Theatre 410 West 42nd Street Manhattan FOR THE LAST

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B.B. King: Legends Live

Perri Gaffney — Fri, 05 Jun 2015 22:24:31 +0000

The thing about legends is they never die. The uniqueness they bring to the world, whether in song, science, fashion, philosophy, and . . .—countless

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Our Courier of Culture

Perri Gaffney — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 19:08:42 +0000

Wonderful sums up these past few days for me hanging with Mr. Ronn Bunn, the man who shall be henceforth christened Our Courier of Culture!

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Amas Musical Theatre Company Celebration

Perri Gaffney — Mon, 06 Apr 2015 17:57:05 +0000

On Monday, March 30, 2015 at the Baruch Performing Arts Center, the Amas Musical Theatre Company, under the artistic leadership of Donna Trinkoff, celebrated its star-studded 46th Anniversary

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Garland Lee Thompson, Sr.’s Memorial Service

Perri Gaffney — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 13:08:08 +0000

On February 14, 2015 Crystal Field OBIE Award winning actress and co-founder/Artistic Director of Theater for the New City, during Act II of Garland Lee Thompson,

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Leo Holder Dancing Into The Light

Perri Gaffney — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 10:14:30 +0000

Celebrity children often live in the shadows of their famous kin. Media spotlights generally pit the high achievement of siblings against siblings, or parent against

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Paul Lawrence Dunbar and George D. Gaffney

Perri Gaffney — Sun, 01 Feb 2015 08:48:38 +0000

Paul Laurence Dunbar is one of America’s greatest and most prolific poets. Born June 27, 1872 in Dayton, Ohio to parents who had been slaves, he

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A Priceless Calling for LaZette McCants

Perri Gaffney — Tue, 27 Jan 2015 17:12:49 +0000

In the 1970s, LaZette McCants by accident got to know Marvin Sin — a gifted artisan who transformed recyclable old, worn leather goods (jackets, pants,

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Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (Commentary)

Perri Gaffney — Fri, 16 Jan 2015 11:07:27 +0000

“Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner,” the classic ‘1960s film starring Sidney Poitier has been recently adapted for the stage with its powerful message of tolerance,

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Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday Celebration

Perri Gaffney — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 23:15:42 +0000

In tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. this year, here are excerpts from Dr. King’s “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” along with recent controversies, tragedies

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