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In the 1870s, a young Black man named Sam Pete Stubblefield sets out to save the family farm by joining one of the last great trail rides up the famous Chisholm Trail. From Fort Worth, TX, to Dodge City, KS., these Black spurred cowboys share the hardships and happy times of the trail along the way. Laughter, love, and the bond of friendship keep this cast of crazy characters together on a wild Western musical adventure.
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The Grammy-nominated and multi-talented singer/songwriter/guitarist Jonathan Butler (along with Grammy-nominated spoken word artist Gha'il Rhodes Benjamin) comes to Black Spectrum Theatre for the first time for an unforgettable concert and fine cuisine.
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As an irresistible force of social and cultural change, Berry Gordy's legendary Motown made its mark not just in the music industry, but society at large with a sound that has become one of the most significant musical accomplishments and stunning success stories of the 20th century. Artists such as The Supremes, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, Eddie Kendricks, Mary Wells, David Ruffin, Stevie Wonder, Don Cornelius and the “King of Pop”, Michael Jackson communicated and brought together a racially divided country and segregate society around the world touching all people of all ages and races.
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Scrooge is a children’s play based on the Christmas classic A Christmas Carol, where a stingy wealthy landlord “Scrooge” of an orphanage is forever changed by visits of ghosts fro his past, present and future. “Scrooge” is transformed into a compassionate, generous man who has learned to love the orphanage children he once despised.
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'Twas the Night Before Kwanzaa is an original holiday fantasy play for the entire family about three newly hired African-American elves who find that Santa Claus diverted to Africa to learn about Kwanzaa. Filled with lovable characters, unforgettable songs, and plenty of positive and uplifting messages about the holidays, 'Twas the Night Before Kwanzaa is a must-see.
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For over 30 years Bed-Stuy’s own Maimouna Keita African Dance Company has celebrated the rich art and heritage of Africa and its diaspora through extensive conferences, performances, and cultural workshops. It was named after Bambara singer and dancer Maimouna Keita and led by her granddaughter, Artistic Director Marie Basse-Wile. This year, their elite dancers will take the Black Spectrum Theatre stage as well as other local dance companies.
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Start your Valentine’s Day festivities with R&B hitmakers Norman Connors and Glenn Jones in concert with fine cuisine and a dazzling tribute to the late Phyllis Hyman and the late Michael Henderson.
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This updated symposium brings together leading scholars, community organizers, and policymakers to grapple with the challenging questions of how to redress centuries of anti-Black racism and discrimination, and how to ensure that any move forward is designed with the long-term health of Black communities and individuals in mind.
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