Dance Theatre of Harlem’s iconic Firebird places the Russian folk tale about a magical bird that triumphs over evil in an exotic Caribbean setting. John Taras’ choreography to Stravinsky’s familiar score was further enlivened by sets and costumes by Geoffrey Holder. The 1982 DTH production was a tremendous worldwide success.
Mahalia Jackson set the standard for gospel music and the Christain lifestyle. The undisputed queen of one of America’s most endearing music art forms born from the songs of sorrow, joy and praise of the African slaves. Continue reading
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr
CHOPPED AND SCREWED: The Final Mixtape will explore the history of DJ Screw, his signature sound, his struggles with police brutality and racism, and his impact on contemporary music and culture 20 years after his death. The film gives a first-hand account of Screw’s life from the people closest to the icon and various artists and tastemakers influenced by him today. Continue reading
HBO Documentary Films and Kunhardt Film Foundation present King in the Wilderness. The documentary chronicles the final chapters of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life, revealing a conflicted leader who faced an onslaught of criticism from both sides of the political spectrum. While the Black Power movement saw his nonviolence as weakness, and President Lyndon B. Johnson saw his anti-Vietnam War speeches as irresponsible, Dr. King’s unyielding belief in peaceful protest became a testing point for a nation on the brink of chaos. Continue reading
CARMEN and GEOFFREY, an intimate documentary, which was awarded Best Film at Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival 2009, follows the astonishing five-decade marriage and careers of two legends of the stage: Carmen de Lavallade and Geoffrey Holder
Presented entirely through speeches, newscasts, and rarely seen archival footage, The Lost Tapes: Malcolm X tells the story of the man who, by any means necessary, willingly put his life at risk to bring change and equality to black America. Continue reading
For every Buffalo Soldier, regardless of regiment or rank, there were always two enemies waiting to strike: prejudice and discrimination. This cable television documentary shares the history of the Buffalo Soldiers by Bill Armstrong. Continue reading
Gospel singer Sam Cooke changed pop music forever and set the standard for every artist that followed him.
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Jack Johnson, the original Muhammad Ali. Join Rainy Day Boxing for an in depth career tribute to arguably the baddest man of all time, the ‘Galveston Giant’, Jack Johnson. Continue reading
The Brooklyn Museum Highlights Standout Works From ''KAWS" "WHAT PARTY" Exhibit
The Dance of the Village Elders are back ! This time we exercise, dance and just have fun through the zoom platform
The Brooklyn Museum Highlights Standout Works From ''KAWS" "WHAT PARTY" Exhibit
The Brooklyn Museum Highlights Standout Works From ''KAWS" "WHAT PARTY" Exhibit
Part of the Ailey Extension OnLine series former Ailey principal dancer, accomplished teacher and lecturer Sarita Allen teaches a Pilate based dance designed to build core strength and flexibility.
The Brooklyn Museum Highlights Standout Works From ''KAWS" "WHAT PARTY" Exhibit
The Brooklyn Museum Highlights Standout Works From ''KAWS" "WHAT PARTY" Exhibit
The Dance of the Village Elders are back ! This time we exercise, dance and just have fun through the zoom platform
The Brooklyn Museum Highlights Standout Works From ''KAWS" "WHAT PARTY" Exhibit
The Brooklyn Museum Highlights Standout Works From ''KAWS" "WHAT PARTY" Exhibit
Learn how to prepare healthy Vegan meals with Ailey principal dancer Akua Noni Parker. Akua invites us into her kitchen every week on Tuesday at 5pm. Ingredients are list prior so we can all enjoy CookingWithKu.
The Brooklyn Museum Highlights Standout Works From ''KAWS" "WHAT PARTY" Exhibit
