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All-Black Female Army Battalion Will Be the Subject of New Musical 6888 From Blair Underwood

The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion were given the daunting task of sorting and routed an overwhelming backlog of more than 17 million pieces of mail. Led by Major Charity Adams, their motto was 'No Mail, Low Morale.'
BWW Recap: THE GOOD FIGHT " Race, Reparations and Researching 'Memo 618'

Despite taking a week-long break, The Good Fight arrives hot on the heels of the previous episode and continues to ask the question a?' What is Memo 618?
Homegoing Service For International Opera Star Jessye Norman Set With 4-Day Weeklong Services And Celebrations

The family of international opera star Jessye Norman announces today through the family spokesperson, Gwendolyn Quinn, the Homegoing Service, and the weeklong services and celebrations. The funeral is set for Saturday, October 12, 2019, at the William B. Bell Auditorium, 712 Telfair Street, Augusta, GA, doors open and seating begins at 12:00 p.m. (there will be a private interment). The four-day, weeklong events start on Thursday, October 10, and runs through Sunday, October 13, 2019, in Augusta, GA. (see full schedule below). In November 2019, there will be a celebration of life event, scheduled in New York City.
The Howard Thurman Story on WORLD 2/8 and Public Television in February

Backs Against the Wall: The Howard Thurman Story explores the extraordinary life and legacy of one of the most important religious figures of the 20th century. Born the grandson of slaves, Howard Thurman became the “spiritual foundation” for the Civil Rights Movement, inspiring many of its leaders — including his close friend Martin Luther King, Jr. Featured in the film are a host of scholars, theologians, and Civil Rights pioneers including Congressman John Lewis, the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Vernon Jordan, and more. Written and directed by Martin Doblmeier, the creator of dozens of award-winning films on faith, Backs Against the Wall premieres on the WORLD Channel today, February 8, 2019, 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET (check local listings), and on public television stations throughout the month of February.
The Howard Thurman Story on WORLD 2/8 and Public Television in February

Backs Against the Wall: The Howard Thurman Story explores the extraordinary life and legacy of one of the most important religious figures of the 20th century. Born the grandson of slaves, Howard Thurman became the “spiritual foundation” for the Civil Rights Movement, inspiring many of its leaders — including his close friend Martin Luther King, Jr. Featured in the film are a host of scholars, theologians, and Civil Rights pioneers including Congressman John Lewis, the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Vernon Jordan, and more. Written and directed by Martin Doblmeier, the creator of dozens of award-winning films on faith, Backs Against the Wall premieres on the WORLD Channel on Friday, February 8, 2019, 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET (check local listings), and on public television stations throughout the month of February.
Nominations Now Open For NAACP's Most Prestigious Civil Rights Award

NAACP National Board of Directors Chairman Leon W. Russell announced the Association is soliciting nominations for the 104th Spingarn Award.  All nominations for the 104th Spingarn Medal must be submitted, in writing, on or before December 31, 2018.  To be accepted, the postmark date on the envelope must be no later than December 31, 2018.
Photo Flash: The New Jewish Home Celebrates 8 Remarkable New Yorkers Over 80

At its fourth annual Eight Over Eighty benefit gala The New Jewish Home will pay tribute to eight New Yorkers who, in their ninth and tenth decades, continue to live lives of remarkable achievement, vitality and civic engagement.
New York Business Leaders to Bring Paramount Pictures SELMA NYC School Children

Paramount Pictures announced today that it will partner with African-American business leaders in New York City to offer free admission to the Golden Globe-nominated film 'SELMA,' from director Ava DuVernay, to 7 th, 8 th and 9 th grade students in New York City.
Anna Deavere Smith Leads Private ANNE & EMMETT Reading Today

Anna Deavere Smith, the award winning actress and playwright, will be giving a theatrical reading of Janet Langhart Cohen's critically acclaimed one act play, ANNE & EMMETT, an imaginary conversation between Anne Frank and Emmett Till.
Anna Deavere Smith Will Lead Private ANNE & EMMETT Reading, 3/11

Anna Deavere Smith, the award winning actress and playwright, will be giving a theatrical reading of Janet Langhart Cohen's critically acclaimed one act play, ANNE & EMMETT, an imaginary conversation between Anne Frank and Emmett Till.
Photo Coverage: Inside the 35th Kennedy Center Honors - The Men

The honorees included the surviving members of Led Zeppelin John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant; ballerina Martina Makarova, Dave Letterman, Dustin Hoffman and Buddy Guy. Check out photos of the male guests below!
Photo Coverage: Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, et al. at the 2012 BET Honors

The fifth annual BET HONORS will celebrate the outstanding achievements of extraordinary legends in music, literature, entertainment, media, service and education. Acclaimed actress Gabrielle Union hosts the show for a fourth year, honoring renowned poet/author Maya Angelou (Literary Arts), internationally acclaimed musician Stevie Wonder (Musical Arts), Grammy-Award winning songstress Mariah Carey (Entertainer), influential filmmaker Spike Lee (Media), the heroic Tuskegee Airmen (Service) and inspirational coach and mentor Beverly Kearney (Education). The BET HONORS premieres during Black History Month, on Monday, February 13 at 9:00 p.m.*
Danielle Arci Leads HAIRSPRAY! At Engeman Theater, Closes 8/28

The John W. Engeman Theater's production of Hairspray will close on August 28, 2011.
Danielle Arci Leads HAIRSPRAY! At Engeman Theater. Previews Tonight

The John W. Engeman Theater is proud to announce the cast and creative team for Hairspray, the first show of their 5th Season.
Danielle Arci Leads HAIRSPRAY! At Engeman Theater. Previews July 7

The John W. Engeman Theater is proud to announce the cast and creative team for Hairspray, the first show of their 5th Season.
Brandon Cutrell Plays Therapy Lounge for BROADWAY BROUHAHA Night, 2/1

Therapy Lounge, located at 348 W.52nd Street (between 8th and 9th Aves.), is thrilled to continue our newest addition to the Therapy line-up, BROADWAY BROUHAHA. Every Tuesday from 11pm until Midnight, pros from Broadway belt it out on the stage upstairs at Therapy Lounge. Join host BRANDON CUTRELL (Bistro, MAC and Nightlife Award winner) for this weekly party in the theatre district. While there is no cover charge or minimum for this event, it is 21 and over only.
Photo Coverage: 2009 Kennedy Center Honors: The Men

Mel Brooks, Dave Brubeck, Grace Bumbry, Robert De Niro and Bruce Springsteen were the honorees for this year's Kennedy Center Honors and eminent artist friends and peers of this year's five honorees converged in Washington, D.C. last night (Dec. 6) to present entertaining and heartfelt tributes at THE 32ND ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, an entertainment special to be broadcast Tuesday, Dec. 29 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, with Caroline Kennedy as host for the seventh consecutive year.

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