Curated by Charlotte Small
Join us to Celebrate Black History at The New School in a powerful, joyful, and reflective gathering of song, dance, theater, oration, and community.
At a time of national reckoning, this gathering brings together special guests, and artists and faculty from across our drama and music schools, in an evening exploring protest, democracy and the activism and art that sustains us through our darkest times.
This year’s event features:
Keynote Speaker, S. Raschaad Hoggard, Ph.D.
Stew Stewart with students from the School of Drama
Obediah Wright’s Balance Dance Theatre
Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra, conducted by Bobby Sanabria
Earth, Wind & Fire Ensemble
Charlotte Small and her Gospel Chorus
and more!...
*Special Grammy-winning guest to be announced at the event!
*Music ensembles feature faculty and students from the School of Jazz & Contemporary Music at The New School
We hope you can experience this live. If you, friends or family are unable to attend in-person, please enjoy and share the Livestream of this very special event starting at 7:30pm, Friday, Feb. 27:
Click here to watch the Livestream
Past celebrations have included performances by Arturo O’Farrill, Cyrus Chestnut, a tribute to Reggie Workman, Dr. Cornel West, Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole, and more.
Be part of an evening rooted in love, remembrance, activism, and the vibrant artistic voices shaping today and tomorrow.
Join us!Â
Free with registration while seats last.
**Please note: This is a high-demand, free event. To accommodate as many guests as possible, any unclaimed reservations will be offered to others soon after the show starts. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to seeing you soon!
Presented by the College of Performing Arts at The New School.
Committed to amplifying diverse voices, The New School offers more than a thousand public programs and events each year, providing fresh perspectives and unique learning opportunities. These lectures, exhibitions, concerts, and performances feature prominent and emerging artists, activists, and thought leaders.
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