Theater
Larry Steele’s Smart Affairs (1946-1971)
Larry Steele’s touring production review, Smart Affairs, was the largest black entertainment touring group in the United States from the...
J. Rosamond Johnson (1873-1954)
Composer, actor, and pioneer in his field, John Rosamond Johnson was one of the most successful of the early African...
Douglas Turner Ward (1930- )
Douglas Turner Ward, an actor, director, and playwright, was considered a legend in African American theatre. Although he has achieved...
Alvin Ailey Dance Theater
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater began in 1958 in New York City, New York as a repertory company of...
