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This Date in History:
March 13 1500
Theatre/the Arts 		  African American Dance, a history!
*This date is dedicated to African-American Dance.
October 23 1600
Theatre/the Arts 		  Blacks in America have contributed greatly to the world of Art.
*This date examines African-American Art.
March 16 1750
Theatre/the Arts 		  Scipio Moorhead, an early artist in America!
*The birth of Scipio Moorhead around 1750 is celebrated on this date.
July 19 1783
Theatre/the Arts 		  One of America's first black Magician's, Richard Potter!
*The birth of Richard Potter in 1783 is celebrated on this date.
July 24 1807
Theatre/the Arts 		  A classic actor, Ira Frederick Aldridge. .
*This date commemorates the birth of Ira Frederick Aldridge in 1807.
November 2 1826
Theatre/the Arts 		  Ed Bannister, artist with a western influence.
*This date celebrates the birth of Edward Bannister in 1826.
April 23 1829
Theatre/the Arts 		  Edmund Dédé, an accomplished composer!
The birth of Edmund Dédé in 1829 is celebrated on this date.
June 15 1835
Theatre/the Arts 		  World performer, Adah Menken!
On this date, we recall the birth of Adah Menkens in 1835.
October 29 1837
Theatre/the Arts 		  A Queen of Folkart, Harriet Powers!
*Harriet Powers was born on this date in 1837.
February 22 1841
Theatre/the Arts 		  Grafton T. Brown, painter of western beauty
*On this date in 1841, Grafton Tyler Brown was born.
July 14 1843
Theatre/the Arts 		  Edmonia Lewis, an artist with African and Native American roots!
*Edmonia Lewis was born on this date in 1843.
February 4 1851
Theatre/the Arts 		  Ella Sheppard, an original Jubilee Singer!
*Ella Sheppard was born on this date in 1851.
April 22 1855
Theatre/the Arts 		  Georgia Taylor, an original Jubilee Singer!
Georgia Gordon Taylor’s birth in 1855 is celebrated on this date.
June 21 1859
Theatre/the Arts 		  Henry O. Tanner, artist of many themes .
Henry Ossawa Tanner was born on this date in 1859.
November 12 1863
Theatre/the Arts 		  William Edmondson, a down home artist.
*On this date we recall the birth of William Edmondson in 1863.
April 16 1864
Theatre/the Arts 		  Flora Batson, a singers singer!
On this date in 1864, Flora Batson was born.
September 28 1864
Theatre/the Arts 		  A true actor, Richard B. Harrison.
*Richard Barry Harrison was born on this date in 1864.
September 20 1866
Theatre/the Arts 		  The Fisk Jubilee Singers formed.
*The founding of the Fisk Jubilee Singers in 1866 is celebrated on this date.
January 27 1869
Theatre/the Arts 		  Will Cook, excellent composer for Broadway
*On this date, Will Cook was born in 1869.
February 26 1869
Theatre/the Arts 		  Sissieretta Jones was an early opera pioneer.
*The birth of Sissieretta Jones is remembered on this date in 1869.
April 4 1872
Theatre/the Arts 		  Isaac Hathaway, a pioneer in sculptor!
*The birth of Isaac Hathaway in 1872 is marked on this date.
December 27 1873
Theatre/the Arts 		  Artistic excellence, William A. Harper.
*William A.
August 25 1876
Theatre/the Arts 		  Actor and comedic pioneer, Bert Williams. . .
*This date remembers Bert Williams born in 1876.
April 9 1877
Theatre/the Arts 		  Pianist and composer Florence S. Price.
On this date in 1877, Florence Smith Price was born.
June 9 1877
Theatre/the Arts 		  Meta V.W. Fuller, sculptor of Black themes. .
*This date marks the birth of Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller in 1877.
September 7 1877
Theatre/the Arts 		  A great sculptorist, May Jackson.
*On this date we celebrate the birth on May Howard Jackson in 1877.
May 25 1878
Theatre/the Arts 		  Bill Robinson, pioneering dancer who crossed over. . .
On this date in 1878, Bill Bojangles Robinson was born.
November 20 1878
Theatre/the Arts 		  A theatric original, Charles Gilpin!
*Charles Gilpin was born on this date in 1878.
February 14 1880
Theatre/the Arts 		  Entertainer, Aida Overton Walker. . .
*On this date we recall Aida Overton Walker, born in 1880.
May 4 1880
Theatre/the Arts 		  Richard S. Roberts photographed realistic images of the Black South
The birth of Richard Samuel Roberts in 1880, an African-American still photographer, is celebrated on this date.
March 14 1882
Theatre/the Arts 		  A master of portraits, Edwin Harleston
*On this date in 1882, Edwin Harleston was born.
May 12 1883
Theatre/the Arts 		  A pure keyboard artist, Hazel Harrison. .
Hazel Harrison,was an African-American pianist and teacher, was born on this date in 1883.
September 1 1883
Theatre/the Arts 		  Anita Bush, trailblazing actress & dancer!
*Anita Bush was born on this date in 1883.
August 3 1884
Theatre/the Arts 		  Abbie Mitchell, a gifted entertainer. .
*On this date, we recall Abbie Mitchell, born in 1884.
August 27 1884
Theatre/the Arts 		  Rose McClendon, a builder of the Black Stage!
*Rose McClendon was born on this date in 1884.
June 29 1886
Theatre/the Arts 		  James Van Der Zee was an acclaimed photographer!
*On this date, James Van Der Zee was born in 1886.
August 15 1886
Theatre/the Arts 		  One of L.A.'s finest, Alice T. Gafford . . .
*On this date in 1886, Alice Taylor Gafford was born.
December 3 1886
Theatre/the Arts 		  From Atlanta to Kansas City, Ada Crogman Franklin!
*The birth of Ada Crogman Franklin in 1886 is celebrated on this date.
August 31 1887
Theatre/the Arts 		  Thomas Montgomery Gregory, teacher of drama!
*Thomas Montgomery Gregory was born on this date in 1887.
September 8 1887
Theatre/the Arts 		  Roland Hayes was an international singer.
*Roland Hayes was born on this date in 1887.
December 3 1887
Theatre/the Arts 		  Laura Waring, portrait artist with style.
*On this date we remember the birth of Laura Wheeler Waring in 1887.
February 22 1888
Theatre/the Arts 		  Horace Pippin, an early twentieth century artist
*This date marks the birth of Horace Pippin in 1888.
October 7 1888
Theatre/the Arts 		  Sargent Johnson, a Bay Area artist.
*On this date in 1888, Sargent Johnson was born.
November 5 1889
Theatre/the Arts 		  Willis Richardson, a historical playwright!
*Willis Richardson was born on this date in 1889.
March 19 1890
Theatre/the Arts 		  Nancy Elizabeth Prophet, an unknown sculptor!
*Nancy Elizabeth Prophet was born on this date in 1890.
August 4 1890
Theatre/the Arts 		  Black women break ground in theater!
*On this date in 1890 Sam T.
August 12 1890
Theatre/the Arts 		  Lillian E. Evanti, a magnificent voice. .
*Lillian Evans Evanti was born on this date in 1890.
November 9 1890
Theatre/the Arts 		  Palmer Hayden, Harlem Renaissance artist!
*On this date we celebrate Palmer Hayden birth in 1890.
September 21 1891
Theatre/the Arts 		  One of Indiana's finest, John Hardrick!
*On this date in 1891, John Wesley Hardrick was born.
September 22 1891
Theatre/the Arts 		  Alma Thomas was a wonderful artist.
*On this date in 1891, Alma Thomas was born.
October 7 1891
Theatre/the Arts 		  From New Orleans to Chicago, Archibald Motley!
*On this date in 1891, Archibald J.
February 29 1892
Theatre/the Arts 		  Augusta Savage, sculptor of substance
*This date celebrates the birth of Augusta Christine Savage in 1892.
December 1 1892
Theatre/the Arts 		  A Genius on canvas, Minnie Evans!
*Minnie Evans was born on this date in 1892.
March 22 1893
Theatre/the Arts 		  Dox Thrash, an inventive artist. . .
*Dox Thrash, born on this date in 1893, was an African-American artist and printer.
September 16 1894
Theatre/the Arts 		  Hector Hyppolite, a Haitian legend.
*Hector Hyppolite was born on this date 1894.
January 20 1895
Theatre/the Arts 		  Artistic wisdom, Eva Jessye!
*Eva Jessye was born on this date in 1895.
May 11 1895
Theatre/the Arts 		  William Grant Still, a symphonic composer!
On this date in 1895, William Grant Still was born in Woodville, Mississippi.
November 11 1895
Theatre/the Arts 		  Beulah Woodard was an early California artist.
*On this date in 1895, Beulah Woodard was born.
January 25 1896
Theatre/the Arts 		  Florence Mills, Harlem's "Blackbird". . .
*On this date in 1896 Florence Mills was born.
February 27 1897
Theatre/the Arts 		  A Contralto with strength and style, Marian Anderson!
*On this date, Marian Anderson was born in 1897.
May 9 1897
Theatre/the Arts 		  Rudolph Fisher, Renaissance man. .
Rudolph Fisher was born in Washington, DC on this date in 1897.
December 27 1897
Theatre/the Arts 		  Clementine Hunter, a true folk artist.
*On this date we remember the birth of Clementine Hunter in 1887.
December 29 1897
Theatre/the Arts 		  One of Waco's finest, Jules Bledsoe!
*Jules Bledsoe was born on this date in 1897.
January 26 1899
Theatre/the Arts 		  Playwright May Miller wrote Scratches. .
*On this date we celebrate the birth of May Miller in 1899.
May 7 1899
Theatre/the Arts 		  Ellis Wilson, gifted with brush in hand!
The birth of Ellis Wilson in 1899 is celebrated on this date.
May 26 1899
Theatre/the Arts 		  From Topeka to Harlem, artist Aaron Douglas
On this date we recall the birth of Aaron Douglas in 1899.
May 12 1900
Theatre/the Arts 		  The Cakewalk, a Black expression through dance!
*The Cakewalk is celebrated on this dates Registry.
August 26 1900
Theatre/the Arts 		  Five decades of greatness in Art, Hale Woodruff. .
*This date recalls the birth of Hale Woodruff in 1900.
December 31 1900
Theatre/the Arts 		  Selma Burke was a gifted artist.
*On this date, Selma Burke born in 1900.
January 28 1901
Theatre/the Arts 		  Creative southern hands, Richmond Barthe'
*On this date in 1901, Richmond Barthe was born.
March 18 1901
Theatre/the Arts 		  William H. Johnson, a treasure in Art!
*On this date we remember the birth of William H.
May 21 1901
Theatre/the Arts 		  Regina Anderson, playwright and Harlem Renaissance leader
This date celebrates the birth of Regina M.
October 20 1901
Theatre/the Arts 		  Adelaide Hall was a versatile performer.
*On this date in 1901 Adelaide Hall was born.
November 5 1901
Theatre/the Arts 		  Etta Moten Barnett, singer with style!
*On this date in 1901, we mark the birth of Etta Moten Barnett.
November 6 1901
Theatre/the Arts 		  Juanita Hall, great singer, great actress!
*On this date in 1901, Juanita Hall was born.
December 31 1901
Theatre/the Arts 		  Beauford Delaney was a special artist!
*On this date in 1901, Beauford Delaney was born.
February 19 1902
Theatre/the Arts 		  John Bubbles, Listen and see his Art move!
*On this date in 1902, John Bubbles was born.
September 2 1902
Theatre/the Arts 		  Rex Goreleigh displayed a talent on canvas.
*On this date in 1902, Rex Goreleigh was born.
September 15 1902
Theatre/the Arts 		  Theodore Ward was a passionate playwright!
*James Theodore Ward was born on this date in 1902.
November 2 1902
Theatre/the Arts 		  James Lesesne Wells, artist and teacher!
*James Lesesne Wells was born on this date in 1902.
December 2 1902
Theatre/the Arts 		  Wilfredo Lam, Afro-Cuban art extraordinaire!
*Wilfredo Lam was born on this date in 1902.
February 12 1903
Theatre/the Arts 		  Robert Todd Duncan, an original!
*On this date in 1903, Robert Todd Duncan was born in Danville, KY.
October 5 1903
Theatre/the Arts 		  "The Charleston" roots and tradition passed down through dance!
*The Charleston is celebrated on this date.
October 16 1903
Theatre/the Arts 		  Buck Washington, dancer extraordinaire!
*Buck Washington was born on this date in 1903.
February 27 1904
Theatre/the Arts 		  She could "Do It All," Elisabeth Welch!
*Elisabeth Welch was born on this date in 1904.
August 25 1904
Theatre/the Arts 		  Composer of spirit, Undine Moore. .
*On this date in 1904, Undine Smith Moore was born.
November 3 1905
Theatre/the Arts 		  Lois M. Jones, one of Boston's finest Artists!
*On this date Lois Mailou Jones was born in 1905.
December 22 1905
Theatre/the Arts 		  James A. Porter, a scholarly artist.
*James Amos Porter was born on this date in 1905.
June 3 1906
Theatre/the Arts 		  Josephine Baker, entertainer , French Resistance volunteer, activist
Josephine Baker, an African-American French expatriate dancer and singer, was born on this date in 1906.
January 7 1907
Theatre/the Arts 		  Mae Barnes, a true stage original!
The birth of Mae Barnes in 1907 is celebrated on this date.
August 12 1907
Theatre/the Arts 		  Gladys Bentley, more than a liberated singer!
*Gladys Bentley was born on this date in 1907.
November 26 1907
Theatre/the Arts 		  Rudolph Dunbar, classic Caribbean icon.
*The birth of Rudolph Dunbar in 1907 is celebrated on this date.
November 27 1907
Theatre/the Arts 		  Rudolph Dunbar, classic Caribbean icon.
*The birth of Rudolph Dunbar in 1907 is celebrated on this date.
November 28 1907
Theatre/the Arts 		  Painter and teacher, Charles Alston.
*On this date we celebrate the birth of Charles Alston in 1907.
February 20 1908
Theatre/the Arts 		  Ruby Elzy, great stage or film vocalist!
*Ruby Elzy was born on this date in 1908.
July 18 1908
Theatre/the Arts 		  The Frogs Club, Artist who had style!
*On this date in 1908, The Frogs Club was organized in New York.
April 8 1909
Theatre/the Arts 		  James Hampton was a great folk artist
*On this date in 1909, James Hampton was born.
July 23 1909
Theatre/the Arts 		  Norman Lewis, an influential painter.
*Norman Lewis was born on this date in 1909.
March 20 1910
Theatre/the Arts 		  Allan Crite, an innovative painter.
*Allan Rohan Crite was born on this date in 1910.
June 22 1910
Theatre/the Arts 		  Katherine Dunham, choreographer and dancer
Katherine Dunham was born on this date in 1910.
September 3 1910
Theatre/the Arts 		  Dorothy Maynor, beautiful voice, generous heart.
*Dorothy Leigh Maynor was born on this date in 1910.
February 10 1911
Theatre/the Arts 		  Kapo, an Afro-Caribbean spiritual artist...
*On this date in 1911, Kapo was born.
April 2 1911
Theatre/the Arts 		  Man, could he dance--Charles H. Coles. . .
On this date in 1911 Charles “Honi” Coles, an African-American tap dancer, was born.
June 24 1911
Theatre/the Arts 		  A classical voice from Canada, Portia White!
Portia White, an African-Canadian classical singer, was born on this date in 1911.
January 29 1912
Theatre/the Arts 		  The Lafayette Theater, a Black Arts beginning!
*The Lafayette Theatre is celebrated on this date.
August 9 1912
Theatre/the Arts 		  Anne W. Brown, the original Bess.
*On this date Anne Wiggins Brown was born in 1912, She was an African-American singer and entertainer.
September 2 1912
Theatre/the Arts 		  Romare Bearden's art has many characteristic's!
*On this date in 1912, Romare Bearden was born.
April 20 1913
Theatre/the Arts 		  Gwendolyn Knight, sculptorist and more!
On this date we celebrate the birth of Gwendolyn Knight in 1913.
May 17 1913
Theatre/the Arts 		  "Buster" Brown, one of Tap Dancings best!
"Buster" Brown’s birth in 1913 is celebrated on this date.
September 13 1913
Theatre/the Arts 		  Cholly Atkins, grace and technique together!
*Cholly Atkins was born on this date in 1913.
December 9 1913
Theatre/the Arts 		  "Speedy" Huggins, a versatile performer!
*L.
February 2 1914
Theatre/the Arts 		  Gifted hands, William Artis!
*On this date in 1914 William Ellisworth Artis was born.
February 3 1914
Theatre/the Arts 		  Inge Hardison has a creative soul.
*Inge Hardison was born on this date in 1914.
April 10 1914
Theatre/the Arts 		  Noah Ryder, choral conductor and educator.
Noah Ryder was born on this date in 1914.
January 8 1915
Theatre/the Arts 		  Karamu House, a first for the Black stage!
*The founding of the Karamu House in 1915 is celebrated on this date.
April 15 1915
Theatre/the Arts 		  Elizabeth Catlett, sculptor with a Mexican influence!
On this date in 1915, Elizabeth Catlett was born.
June 19 1915
Theatre/the Arts 		  Henry LeTang, a pioneer hoofer. . .
*Henry LeTang was born on this date in 1915.
September 20 1915
Theatre/the Arts 		  One of Florida's finest, Hughie Lee Smith!
*Hughie Lee Smith was born on this date in 1915,.
January 10 1916
Theatre/the Arts 		  Eldzier Cortor, a gifted artist!
*Eldzier Cortor was born on this date in 1916.
October 12 1916
Theatre/the Arts 		  Playwright Alice Childress, addressed artistic optimism.
*On this date Alice Childress was born in 1920.
January 7 1917
Theatre/the Arts 		  Ulysses Kay, one of Arizona's finest!
*Ulysses Kay was born on this date in 1917.
March 7 1917
Theatre/the Arts 		  Janet Collins, a Prima Ballerina. . .
*Janet Collins, an African-American ballet dancer and painter, was born on this date in 1917.
September 7 1917
Theatre/the Arts 		  Jacob Lawrence, a narrative artist.
*Jacob Lawrence was born in this date in 1917.
November 1 1917
Theatre/the Arts 		  Chicago's own, Margaret Burroughs.
*Margaret Taylor Burroughs was born on this date in 1917.
November 2 1917
Theatre/the Arts 		  One of Trinidad's finest, Beryl McBeurnie!
*Beryl McBurnie was born on this date in 1917.
April 2 1918
Theatre/the Arts 		  Charles White, a lover of the arts!
*On this date Charles White was born in 1918.
April 15 1918
Theatre/the Arts 		  Hilda Simms, actress and Black talent supporter!
This date in 1918 marks the birth of Hilda Simms.
January 17 1919
Theatre/the Arts 		  The Black Bottom, African roots in American dance!
*The Black Bottom dance is celebrated on this date.
April 15 1919
Theatre/the Arts 		  Loften Mitchell, a theatrical Icon!
Loften Mitchell was born this date in 1919.
June 29 1919
Theatre/the Arts 		  Lloyd Richards, director and teacher!
*Lloyd Richards was born this date in 1919.
August 16 1919
Theatre/the Arts 		  Pearl Primus gave us dance with a historic aroma . . .
*Pearl Primus was born on this date in 1919.
January 22 1920
Theatre/the Arts 		  William Warfield, a voice for anyone!
*On this date, William Warfield was born in 1920.
January 31 1921
Theatre/the Arts 		  Carol Channing, entertainer coming home. .
*Carol Channing was born on this date in 1921.
March 21 1921
Theatre/the Arts 		  Harold Nicholas was a Tap dancing legend.
*On this date we recall the birth of Harold Nicholas in 1921.
March 11 1922
Theatre/the Arts 		  Vinnette Carroll was very talented in the Arts!
*Vinnette Carroll was born on this date in 1922.
April 13 1924
Theatre/the Arts 		  John Biggers brought African influence to art!
On this date in 1924, John Biggers was born.
March 28 1925
Theatre/the Arts 		  Ed Wilson specialized in metal sculptor
*This date marks the birth of Ed Wilson in 1925.
October 12 1925
Theatre/the Arts 		  Charles Gordone, multitalented on the Stage!
*Charles Gordone was born on this date in 1925.
July 30 1926
Theatre/the Arts 		  Betye Saar is an eye catching artist!
*Betye Irene Saar was born on this date in 1926.
February 10 1927
Theatre/the Arts 		  An exceptional opera singer, Leontyne Price!
*Leontyne Price was born on this date in 1927.
May 14 1927
Theatre/the Arts 		  Artis Lane creates heritage with her hands.
On this date in 1927, Artis Lane was born.
April 5 1928
Theatre/the Arts 		  Will Gaines, a dancer for life!
Will Gaines was born on this date in 1928.
May 26 1928
Theatre/the Arts 		  Leimert Park, a cultural haven in LA!
Leimert Park, an area is considered the center of the African-American arts scene in Los Angeles, CA, is celebrated on this date's Registry.
June 23 1928
Theatre/the Arts 		  William Pleasant, artist who chronicled Black heritage
William Merriette Pleasant, Jr.
September 10 1928
Theatre/the Arts 		  A classy folk artist, Thorton Dial.
*On this date in 1928, Thorton Dial Sr.
October 8 1930
Theatre/the Arts 		  Artist Faith Ringgold, "Harlem Homegirl".
*On this date in 1930, Faith Ringgold was born in New York City.
January 5 1931
Theatre/the Arts 		  Alvin Ailey was a modern dance original.
Alvin Ailey was born on this date in 1931.
May 31 1931
Theatre/the Arts 		  Shirley Verrett, a special voice
Shirley Verrett was born on this date in 1931.
August 2 1931
Theatre/the Arts 		  Exceptional in many ways, Philippa Schuyler!
*On this date, Philippa D.
September 13 1931
Theatre/the Arts 		  Pittsburgh Playwright, Adrienne Kennedy!
*Adrienne Kennedy was born on this date in 1931.
April 18 1934
Theatre/the Arts 		  A spectacular voice, George Shirley!
George Shirley was born on this date in 1934.
August 22 1934
Theatre/the Arts 		  Diana Sands represented stage excellence. .
*“Look at me.
July 2 1935
Theatre/the Arts 		  Ed Bullins, a creator of life on "The Stage!"
*Ed Bullins was born on this date in 1935.
August 18 1935
Theatre/the Arts 		  Simmie Knox, an exceptional portrait artist!
*Simmie Knox was born on this date in 1935.
October 10 1935
Theatre/the Arts 		  Porgy and Bess opens on Broadway!
*On this date in 1935 Porgy and Bess opened on Broadway.
January 1 1937
Theatre/the Arts 		  One of Georgia's finest, Lou Stoval!
Lou Stovall was born on this date in 1937.
January 4 1937
Theatre/the Arts 		  Opera singer with range, Grace Bumbry.
*This date celebrates the birth of Grace Bumbry in 1937.
June 26 1937
Theatre/the Arts 		  Robert Thompson, painter, genus!
On this date in 1937, Robert Louis Thompson was born.
February 2 1938
Theatre/the Arts 		  Simon Estes, an international Voice!
*The birth of Simon Estes in 1938 is marked on this date.
March 5 1939
Theatre/the Arts 		  Charles Fuller, playwright with sensitivity!
*Charles Fuller was born on this date in 1939.
June 5 1940
Theatre/the Arts 		  American Negro Theater formed. . .
On this date in 1940, The American Negro Theater (ANT) was organized in Harlem, New York.
November 12 1941
Theatre/the Arts 		  National Negro Opera Company founded!
*On this date in 1941, opera singer, Madame Lillian Evanti, founded the National Negro Opera Company.
May 10 1943
Theatre/the Arts 		  Judith Jamison, modern dancer, artistic director, Alvin Ailey Ballet
Judith Jamison was born on this date in 1943.
August 30 1944
Theatre/the Arts 		  Anna Lucasta opens on Broadway!
*On this date in 1944, the play Anna Lucasta opened on Broadway.
September 8 1944
Theatre/the Arts 		  Fred Benjamin, a true stage presence!
*Fred Benjamin was born on this date in 1944.
April 27 1945
Theatre/the Arts 		  Theatrical Icon, August Wilson!
*On this date in 1945, August Wilson was born.
August 13 1948
Theatre/the Arts 		  Kathleen Battle, one of the best sopranos ever!
*Kathleen Battle was born on this date in 1948.
September 13 1948
Theatre/the Arts 		  Nell Carter, pure southern talent!
*Nell Carter was born on this date in 1948.
October 18 1948
Theatre/the Arts 		  Ntozake Shange, author with distiction!
*Ntozake Shange was born on this date in 1948.
October 13 1949
Theatre/the Arts 		  Leona Mitchell has a beautiful voice!
*Leona Mitchell was born on this date in 1949.
December 28 1951
Theatre/the Arts 		  Syl Jones, a writer who 'Stirs the Pot"!
*Syl Jones was born on this date in 1951.
December 22 1960
Theatre/the Arts 		  Jean-Michel Basquiat, contemporary artist.
*This date marks Jean-Michel Basquiat birth in 1960.
December 11 1961
Theatre/the Arts 		  Black Nativity debuts on Broadway!
*On this date in 1961 Black Nativity opened on Broadway.
March 27 1969
Theatre/the Arts 		  The Black Academy of Arts and Letters made a difference...
*On this date in 1969, the "Black Academy of Arts and Letters (BAAL)" was founded.
August 15 1969
Theatre/the Arts 		  The Dance Theater of Harlem founded . . .
*This date in 1969 marks the founding of the Dance Theater of Harlem (DTH).
November 26 1969
Theatre/the Arts