Dorothy West

The New York Public Library Opens Langston Hughes Exhibit

The New York Public Library will open a new exhibit, The Ways of Langston Hughes: Griff Davis and Black Artists in the Making. The exhibit will continue until July 8.

Martha's Vineyard Inkwell Beach to Hold Independence Day Public Reading Of Frederick Douglass Speech

Renaissance House Retreat for Writers & Artists has invited the public and volunteer readers to participate in the 17th annual free dramatic reading of Frederick Douglass' powerful speech 'What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?' on July 4 at 11:00 a.m. at Martha's Vineyard's historic Inkwell Beach in Oak Bluffs.

BWW Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at Crown Theatre

THE WIZARD OF OZ, and HAMA Productions pulled out all the stops to stage a spectacular production at Crown Theatre, with an entertaining, energetic and colourful production being a wonderful way to kick off 2022 in the theatre.

Public Reading Of Frederick Douglass Historic Speech Comes to Martha's Vineyard Inkwell Beach, Today

Renaissance House Retreat for Writers & Artists invites the public to celebrate Independence Day by participating in the 12th annual free dramatic reading of Frederick Douglass' powerful landmark speech 'What Does the Fourth of July Mean to the Negro?' at Martha's Vineyard's historic Inkwell Beach in Oak Bluffs on July 4 at 4:00pm. Readers of all ages are invited to help bring the words of Frederick Douglass to life. Each volunteer reader will recite different sections of the 10,000-plus word address Douglass wrote during American slavery in 1852. Although it's been 166 years since Frederick Douglass delivered his Fourth of July speech at a convention in Rochester, New York, the message is especially resonating during today's turbulent political era.

Public Reading Of Frederick Douglass Historic Speech Comes to Martha's Vineyard Inkwell Beach, 7/4

Renaissance House Retreat for Writers & Artists invites the public to celebrate Independence Day by participating in the 12th annual free dramatic reading of Frederick Douglass' powerful landmark speech 'What Does the Fourth of July Mean to the Negro?' at Martha's Vineyard's historic Inkwell Beach in Oak Bluffs on July 4 at 4:00pm. Readers of all ages are invited to help bring the words of Frederick Douglass to life. Each volunteer reader will recite different sections of the 10,000-plus word address Douglass wrote during American slavery in 1852. Although it's been 166 years since Frederick Douglass delivered his Fourth of July speech at a convention in Rochester, New York, the message is especially resonating during today's turbulent political era.

Author Jessica Harris Joins Renaissance House for July 4th Reading of Frederick Douglass Speech

The public is invited to a celebration of diversity and human rights by participating in the Renaissance House: Retreat for Writers & Artists' 11th annual free dramatic reading of Frederick Douglass' powerful landmark speech 'What Does the Fourth of July Mean to the Negro?' taking place on July 4 at 4:00pm on Martha's Vineyard historic Inkwell Beach in Oak Bluffs.

Author Jessica Harris Joins Renaissance House for July 4th Reading of Frederick Douglass Speech

The public is invited to a celebration of diversity and human rights by participating in the Renaissance House: Retreat for Writers & Artists' 11th annual free dramatic reading of Frederick Douglass' powerful landmark speech 'What Does the Fourth of July Mean to the Negro?' taking place on July 4 at 4:00pm on Martha's Vineyard historic Inkwell Beach in Oak Bluffs.

VIDEO: First Look - Amazon's Original Kids Special LOST IN OZ, Debuting Today

On Today, December 2, Amazon Original Kids Special LOST IN OZ: EXTENDED ADVENTUREis set to premiere on Prime Video in the US and UK.

VIDEO: First Look - Amazon's Original Kids Special LOST IN OZ, Debuting 12/2

On Friday, December 2, Amazon Original Kids Special LOST IN OZ: EXTENDED ADVENTUREis set to premiere on Prime Video in the US and UK.

Renaissance House Writer's Retreat to Host Reading of Frederick Douglass Speech, 7/4

Readers of all ages, races and backgrounds are invited by Renaissance House: Retreat for Writers & Artists in Martha's Vineyard to celebrate Independence Day by being a part of one of the most powerful speeches of all time in America --"What Does the Fourth of July Mean to the Negro?" by legendary human rights activist Frederick Douglass taking place at the historic Inkwell Beach in Oak Bluffs on Monday, July 4 at 12:00noon. It's free to the public.

Martha's Vineyard's Renaissance Presents Hosts Poetry Reading with Afaa Michael Weaver & Rich Michelson Tonight

Two of the most regaled poets of the 21st century, Afaa Michael Weaver and Rich Michelson, will be reading together at the Katharine Cornell Theater, 54 Spring Street in Vineyard Haven tonight, July 3 at 7:00PM. It is free and the public is invited.

Martha's Vineyard's Renaissance Presents to Host Poetry Reading with Afaa Michael Weaver & Rich Michelson, 7/3

Two of the most regaled poets of the 21st century, Afaa Michael Weaver and Rich Michelson, will be reading together at the Katharine Cornell Theater, 54 Spring Street in Vineyard Haven on Friday, July 3 at 7:00PM. It is free and the public is invited.

Renaissance House Retreat for Writers in Martha's Vineyard to Welcome Poets, 7/8

Renaissance House: A Retreat for Writers Salon Series will host an evening with Martha's Vineyard poets: Dan Waters, Mike West and Justin Ahren on Tuesday, July 8 at 7:30pm at Renaissance House, 31 Pennacook Avenue in Oak Bluffs.

Renaissance House Writers Retreat to Hold 10th Annual Public Reading of Frederick Douglass Speech at Inkwell Beach, Today

Renaissance House: Retreat for Writers & Artists in Martha's Vineyard invites readers of all ages, races and backgrounds to go to the historic Inkwell Beach in Oak Bluffs today, July 4 to raise their voices in powerful group and individual efforts to bring life to the words of one of the top speeches of all time "What Does the Fourth of July Mean to the Negro?" by one of the great writers of all time, human rights activist Frederick Douglass, the first black citizen in U.S. history to hold a high ranking government office.

Renaissance House Writers Retreat to Hold 10th Annual Public Reading of Frederick Douglass Speech at Inkwell Beach, 7/4

Renaissance House: Retreat for Writers & Artists in Martha's Vineyard invites readers of all ages, races and backgrounds to go to the historic Inkwell Beach in Oak Bluffs on Friday, July 4 to raise their voices in powerful group and individual efforts to bring life to the words of one of the top speeches of all time "What Does the Fourth of July Mean to the Negro?" by one of the great writers of all time, human rights activist Frederick Douglass, the first black citizen in U.S. history to hold a high ranking government office.

2014 Writers Salon Series Schedule Announced; Patricia Williams to Speak at Event Tonight, 6/24

Martha's Vineyard, MA (June 22, 2014)-- Renaissance House: A Retreat for Writers Salon Series will host an evening with Patricia Williams, award-winning writer, Nation Magazine columnist, Columbia Law School professor and MacArthur Fellow on Tuesday, June 24 at 7:30pm at Renaissance House, 31 Pennacook Avenue in Oak Bluffs.

Renaissance House's Abigail McGrath Previews Book, THREE LITTLE WOMEN at Martha's Vineyard, 8/7

Abigail McGrath, founder of Renaissance House: A Retreat for Writers & Other Artists, will be previewing her book in development, Three Little Women, at the Harlem Fine Arts Show @ Martha's Vineyard Authors' Pavilion on Wednesday, August 7 at 3:30pm at Martha's Vineyard Regional High School, 100 Vineyard Road in Oak Bluffs.

Renaissance House Welcomes Author Jessica B. Harris at Martha's Vineyard Today

Renaissance House: A Retreat for Writers and Other Artists in Martha's Vineyard will host a presentation on writing about cultural cuisine by Jessica B. Harris, award-winning author and scholar of foods of the African Diaspora today, July 30 at 7:30pm at the Renaissance House,31 Pennacook Avenue in historic Oak Bluffs.