Theatre

Sidney Poitier -- The First Black Leading Man in Hollywood

February 26: Sidney Poitier

Ronald Bunn 10 months ago

The First Black Leading Man in Hollywood A Daily Journey Through Black History Month Story The historic Academy Award win in 1963 for Lilies of... Read More

Paul Robeson 1942 -- Paul Robeson: Cultural Icon and Activist

February 25: Paul Robeson 4 min read

February 25: Paul Robeson

Ronald Bunn 10 months ago

Cultural Icon and Activist A Daily Journey Through Black History Month Story Paul Robeson was a true Renaissance man whose multifaceted talents and deep commitment... Read More

February 6: Lorraine Hansberry 2 min read

February 6: Lorraine Hansberry

Ronald Bunn 11 months ago

A Daily Journey Through Black History Month A Dream Deferred Finds Its Voice Story In 1959, Lorraine Hansberry became the first Black woman to have... Read More

A-sleek-artistic-graphic-celebrating-George-C.-Wolfes-contributions-to-theater-and-film.-The-design-should-feature-a-blend-of-theater-curtains -- George C. Wolfe: Shaping American Theater with Unapologetic Truth

George C. Wolfe: Shaping American Theater with Unapologetic Truth 4 min read

George C. Wolfe: Shaping American Theater with Unapologetic Truth

Ronald Bunn 12 months ago

George C. Wolfe stands as a creative forcestands as a creative force — one who has shaped the narrative of Black identity and redefined how... Read More

Alvin Ailey, Choreographer and Activist, founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

🎉 Honoring Alvin Ailey Jr. on His Birthday – January 5 2 min read

🎉 Honoring Alvin Ailey Jr. on His Birthday – January 5

Ronald Bunn 12 months ago

Today, we celebrate the birthday and extraordinary legacy of Alvin Ailey Jr. – a trailblazer who revolutionized modern dance and illuminated the African-American experience through... Read More

Regina Belle. Photo Credit_ Rowena Husbands

Harmony and Hope: Nights of Aspirations and Inspiration 4 min read

Harmony and Hope: Nights of Aspirations and Inspiration

Souleo 12 months ago

Aspirations and inspiration were in joyful abundance during the A Night of Inspiration concert held December 14 at Carnegie Hall. The star-studded event–produced by acclaimed... Read More

Audra McDonald in GYPSY - Photo by Julieta Cervantes

Breaking New Ground: A Landmark African-American Revival of “Gypsy” 5 min read

Breaking New Ground: A Landmark African-American Revival of “Gypsy”

Ellen Levitt 1 year ago

The current Broadway revival of the classic musical “Gypsy” is ground breaking for certain reasons, yet still roots itself in the beloved original and other... Read More

Kyle Abraham in "Dear Lord, Make Me Beautiful." Photo credit: Stephanie Berger. Honoring Black Legacy: Park Avenue Armory and The Met's Cultural Showcases

Honoring Black Legacy: Park Avenue Armory and The Met’s Cultural Showcases 2 min read

Honoring Black Legacy: Park Avenue Armory and The Met’s Cultural Showcases

Souleo 1 year ago

Two of New York City’s premier institutions, Park Avenue Armory and The Metropolitan Museum of Art are honoring the Black legacy through a series of... Read More