The Miami Museum Of Contemporary Art Of The African Diaspora Kicks Off SOUL BASEL Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 12, 2023
The Miami Museum of Contemporary Art of the African Diaspora premieres 'This Life: Black Life in the Time of Now' - a captivating documentary and digital exhibition exploring contemporary Black existence. The virtual art exhibit sparks meaningful conversations about the complexities of Black identity. Attendees can join in-person or virtually.
A STRANGE LOOP, Reneé Rapp & More Nominated For GLAAD Media Awards - Full List of Nominations!
by Michael Major - Jan 18, 2023
& Juliet, Ain't No Mo, Kimberly Akimbo, A Strange Loop, Take Me Out, Better Nate Than Ever, High School Musical: the Musical: the Series, Trevor: the Musical, Reneé Rapp, Dove Cameron, Only Murders in the Building, and more were nominated for GLAAD Media Awards. Check out the complete list of nominations now!
Howard Brown Health Partners With Chicago Dancers United
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2022
Howard Brown Health and Chicago Dancers United (CDU) have announced a partnership to improve healthcare outcomes for local dance community members. Through the partnership, Howard Brown will be the go-to referral source for dance industry professionals looking for quality healthcare services at little to no cost.
Dance For Life Raises $300,000 For Dancers' Fund
by Stephi Wild - Aug 30, 2022
Chicago Dancers United (CDU), which supports the health and wellness of Chicago's professional dance community, welcomed more than 1,700 people to the 31st annual Dance for Life, its primary fundraiser, Saturday August 13 at the Auditorium Theatre, followed by an after party at Venue SIX10.
Theater Latte Da Awards $20,000 Next Generation Commission To Support New Musical Theatre By Women and BIPOC Artists
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 25, 2022
Theater Latté Da today announces Bethany Brinton, Crystal Manich and Celeste Moreno as the recipients of the NEXT Generation Commission in 2022, furthering Theater Latté Da's commitment to providing opportunities for women artists and BIPOC artists. The NEXT Generation Commission supports the creation and development of new musical theatre projects whose creative teams are at least 50% women artists or BIPOC artists. The creative team will share the $20,000 commission.
Chicago Dancers United Announces New General Manager
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2022
Chicago Dancers United (CDU), which supports the health and wellness of Chicago's professional dance community, announces the appointment of Julia Hinojosa as its general manager, effective April 20, 2022.
The Dancers' Fund Increases Grant Amounts
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 9, 2022
Chicago Dancers United, which supports the health and wellness of Chicago's professional dance community, is responding to the challenges of the past two years by increasing the maximum amount of its grants through The Dancers' Fund.
George Gadson Comes to CONTEMPORARY CONVERSATIONS
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2022
Join 'Contemporary Conversations' in a powerful partnership between the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum and 'A Hero of a Thousand Faces' collaborating to bring invited guests to speak during the month of February about their experiences, trials and triumphs as we celebrate Black History Month.