Dr. Sean M. Decatur, an acclaimed biophysical chemist and academic, will become the first Black president of the Natural History Museum, reports the New York Times. He’ll begin his tenure in April 2023. Before accepting his new position, Decatur, since…
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Playwright Douglas Lyons Brings Black Joy Back to the Stage With Revival of ‘Chicken & Biscuits’ and New Play ‘Invisible’
Chicken & Biscuits is back! The hilarious tale about the Jenkins family Christmas, written by playwright Douglas Lyons, opened Friday night on with the Front Porch Arts Collective, currently in residence at the Huntington Theatre in Boston. But that’s not…
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Photo Essay: Check Out the Cast of Broadway’s Latest Big Hit ‘Ain’t No Mo’
Lee Daniels has brought a new voice of comedy and commentary to the stage. Ain’t No Mo‘, the brainchild of Jordan E. Cooper, the youngest Black playwright to ever play on Broadway, dares to ponder what would happen if the U.S. government offered all…
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Misty Copeland Launches Foundation to Promote Diversity in Dance Education
Misty Copeland is leaping into her next great adventure. The accomplished dancer has launched The Misty Copeland Foundation, a new non-profit organization. “The Misty Copeland Foundation aims to support community-based opportunities to explore dance, especially programs that engage young girls and…
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