Two weeks down, fifty to go...but so much greatness to look forward to! Here are a few highlights in film, books, sports and more to keep on your radar in 2018.
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August Wilson's 'Jitney' Now Playing at the Congo Square Theatre
August Wilson (1945-2005), two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama (Fences and The Piano Lesson), is one of the most prolific playwrights of the last century, documenting the Black experience—one that is authentically and uniquely American—through theatre.
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Welcome to You Are Black Gold!
Welcome to You Are Black Gold!
You Are Black Gold is one Black millennial’s reflections on African American and African diasporic history, while simultaneously celebrating modern Black culture.
Topics I plan to explore include:
· African American history and how it influences us today
· international and domestic travel experiences as a person of color
· the legacy of Black Chicago
· cultural locations and events (museums, festivals, concerts, theatre, etc.)
· books, music, films, and podcasts
…and why they matter now!
This blog is the one that I couldn’t find, so I decided to create it myself. My hope is that it will serve as a safe space to share my passion for the culture and connect with others with similar interests while learning and teaching along the way.
I'm elated to start this journey and bring you along for the ride!
Note: I’ll be using Black and African American interchangeably throughout the site.
“Know whence you came. If you know whence you came, there is really no limit to where you can go.”