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    Two Black High School Students Make History at Harvard Debate – Black Enterprise Reports

    Two African American Atlanta-area high school students led their debate team to its second consecutive win at Harvard University’s annual international debate tournament—making history after achieving an… Read more “Two Black High School Students Make History at Harvard Debate – Black Enterprise Reports”

    May 15, 2020 by ayvaunnpenn

    Various Colleges to Honor Botham Jean Through Art During Black History Month – #ForBo Initiative

    Texas Christian University, KD Conservatory College of Film & Dramatic Arts, and University of South Carolina Aiken are included in the colleges and organizations participating in the… Read more “Various Colleges to Honor Botham Jean Through Art During Black History Month – #ForBo Initiative”

    February 2, 2020February 2, 2020 by ayvaunnpenn

    Join the #ForBo Initiative: Honoring Botham Jean Through Art & Discussion During Black History Month 2020

    MISSION & GOALS The Black History Month 2020 mission to honor the life and memory of Botham Jean and examine the issues that contributed to his death at the… Read more “Join the #ForBo Initiative: Honoring Botham Jean Through Art & Discussion During Black History Month 2020”

    December 1, 2019February 2, 2020 by ayvaunnpenn

    David Alan Grier and Blair Underwood to Lead A SOLDIER’S PLAY on Broadway in January 2020

    “Roundabout Theatre Company will present A Soldier’s Play, directed by Kenny Leonstarring David Alan Grier (Porgy and Bess) as “Sergeant Vernon C. Waters” and Blair Underwood (A Streetcar Named Desire) as ‘Captain… Read more “David Alan Grier and Blair Underwood to Lead A SOLDIER’S PLAY on Broadway in January 2020”

    August 20, 2019 by ayvaunnpenn

    ‘Soul Train’ Musical Slated For Broadway 2021

    “Soul Train, the iconic music variety series created and hosted by Don Cornelius beginning in 1971 that showcased black musicians both established and up-and-coming, could make Broadway a stop… Read more “‘Soul Train’ Musical Slated For Broadway 2021”

    August 20, 2019 by ayvaunnpenn

    Tony Award Winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson Writes Adaptation of August Wilson’s “Ma Rainey” for Netflix

    You have no idea how exciting this is. One, Ruben Santiago-Hudson is a much cherished mentor of mine. Two, I’m a writer, so I’m unashamedly highlighting him… Read more “Tony Award Winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson Writes Adaptation of August Wilson’s “Ma Rainey” for Netflix”

    June 19, 2019 by ayvaunnpenn

    André De Shields Wins First Tony Award at Age 73 – Los Angeles Times Reports

    “André De Shields capped a 50-year acting career by scoring his first Tony Award on Sunday, winning best featured actor in a musical for his role as… Read more “André De Shields Wins First Tony Award at Age 73 – Los Angeles Times Reports”

    June 10, 2019 by ayvaunnpenn

    Camille A. Brown: The First Black Woman Choreographer Nominated For a Tony Award in 23 Years

    “This year’s Tony Awards could turn out to be a historic evening for Black women in the realm of dance. According to Forbes, choreographer and artistic director Camille… Read more “Camille A. Brown: The First Black Woman Choreographer Nominated For a Tony Award in 23 Years”

    June 9, 2019 by ayvaunnpenn

    LeBron James Stage Play to Premier in Chicago May 2019

    “Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre Company has announced the world premiere production of Pulitzer finalist Rajiv Joseph’s King James, a new play centered on American basketball player LeBron James. Tony winner and Steppenwolf Artistic… Read more “LeBron James Stage Play to Premier in Chicago May 2019”

    May 4, 2019 by ayvaunnpenn

    How These Black Playwrights are Challenging American Theatre – NY Times

    By Michael Paulson and Nicole Herrington “They are the talk of the theater world: a generation of black playwrights whose fiercely political and formally inventive works are challenging audiences, critics… Read more “How These Black Playwrights are Challenging American Theatre – NY Times”

    May 1, 2019 by ayvaunnpenn

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