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”
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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”
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”
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”
Viral Internet Sensation Maddie Brown Talks With BAM-iT!: Spotlight, Dancing Dreams & How to Achieve Them
Today I had the honor and privilege of doing a live video interview with 14-year-old Madison Brown who embodies everything it means to be Black And Making… Read more “Viral Internet Sensation Maddie Brown Talks With BAM-iT!: Spotlight, Dancing Dreams & How to Achieve Them”
Celebrate Mother’s Day With FREE Show by Black Female Playwright at NYC’s Signature Theatre
SHOW TIMES Wednesday, May 9th – 3PM Friday, May 11th – 8PM Saturday, May 12th – 3PM ~ LOCATION Pershing Square Signature Center Ford Foundation Studio 480… Read more “Celebrate Mother’s Day With FREE Show by Black Female Playwright at NYC’s Signature Theatre”
Nominees for 2018 American Black Film Festival Honors Announced! Vote for Your Favorite Movie or TV Show
This week ABFF Ventures announced the 2018 ABFF Honors television and movie nominees. The show will return to the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 25, with… Read more “Nominees for 2018 American Black Film Festival Honors Announced! Vote for Your Favorite Movie or TV Show”
Must-See Broadway Musical Speaks Truth on Colorism & Classism in the African Diaspora
I had the marvelous opportunity of seeing the Broadway musical Once On This Island on Saturday, and I was fighting back tears the whole time, because it was… Read more “Must-See Broadway Musical Speaks Truth on Colorism & Classism in the African Diaspora”
Theatre can be a JOB not just a hobby. A REALITY not just a dream. Meet Jacquelyn Bell.
This is a fact that many people doubt, but the story of Jacquelyn Bell can probably make a believer out of any doubter. On Monday, November 5,… Read more “Theatre can be a JOB not just a hobby. A REALITY not just a dream. Meet Jacquelyn Bell.”
SAG-AFTRA Foundation Honors Lionel Richie with Inaugural “RECORDING ARTISTS INSPIRATION AWARD”
The SAG-AFTRA Foundation announces that Lionel Richie will be the first recipient of its inaugural Recording Artists Inspiration Award. The internationally-renowned singer-songwriter, record producer, and philanthropist is being recognized… Read more “SAG-AFTRA Foundation Honors Lionel Richie with Inaugural “RECORDING ARTISTS INSPIRATION AWARD””
