Back in 1988, Maya Angelou described to a predominantly white crowd in Salado, Texas, how a maid’s smile inspired one of her most enduring poems. She says she wrote it to honor a maid she once watched ride the bus in New York City. Continue reading
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings based on the autobiography of the same name by Maya Angelou. The film first aired on April 28, 1979 on CBS. Continue reading
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
Maya Angelou and some of the people who know her best sit down with journalist Felix Augustine where some of her deepest secrets are uncovered like never before.
Maya Angelou is mesmerising, exhilirating and spell-binding in this performance before 5000 people. She is pure magic, honest and informative in this semi autobiographic conversation.
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Facing Evil With Maya Angelou, is the second of two programs celebrating the life and work of the late Maya Angelou, Bill Moyers revisits a 1988 documentary in which he and Angelou attended a conference on “Facing Evil,” held in the Hill Country of central Texas. Evil was a topic about which Angelou, the victim of childhood rape and virulent racism, had a lot to say. Continue reading
The Richard Pryor Special? aired on May 5, 1977, and created an immediate sensation for NBC. The network had given Pryor an hour in prime time to put on a show of his choice. Pryor chose to bring his irreverence humor to a nation mainstream television audience- explosive! His gut-wrenching honesty coupled with Pryor’s ability to deliver authentic pathos are the hallmarks of his comedy. One such moment was the sketch featuring Maya Angelou. Continue reading
By Walter Rutledge
Harlem Dance Caravan: Erasing The Boundaries performances were held on August 15th and 16th at the Richard Rodgers Amphitheater in Marcus Garvey Park. This is the second year SummerStage and the Faison Firehouse has collaborated on the outdoor, free to the public performing arts presentation; and it has already become one the most anticipated and well attended events offered in the summer series. This year the eclectic roster of performers included Baoku & The Image Afro-Beat Band, Cecilia Marta Dance Company, George Faison Universal Dance Experience, Jamel Gaines’ Creative Outlet, and Lotus Music & Dance Multicultural Artists. The well curated production lived up to its title offering a diverse and well-paced program with an international flavor. Continue reading
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
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
