African American

Cleo Parker Robinson Celebrates 45 Years of Excellence

News Release — Fri, 19 Feb 2016 12:56:32 +0000

Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble (CPRDE) is an international, cross-cultural, dance-arts and educational institution rooted in African American traditions. Guided by a vision of dance as the universal language of movement, the company transforms the world into a sanctuary that…

Black Literature and Literacy Subject of June 19 Symposium

News Release — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 09:26:59 +0000

Program Marks 150th Anniversary of Juneteenth Holiday Juneteenth is one of the oldest observances marking the end of the enslavement of African descendants in the United States. The holiday has been celebrated in Galveston, Texas, since June 19, 1865, when…

PG County Black History Month Exhibit

News Release — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 15:28:18 +0000

Celebrate and honor African American heritage during Black History Month this February. From performances to history lessons to tours, there are plenty of exciting events and activities planned throughout Prince George’s County. Take a look at our Cultural Events and…

Co-Founder of Rosa Parks Foundation To Share Recollections of Civil Rights Icon

News Release — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 15:32:20 +0000

The Library of Congress, the Library of Congress Chapter of Blacks in Government and the Daniel A.P. Murray African American Culture Association of the Library of Congress will co-host a panel discussion, “Rosa Parks: Beyond the Bus,” with Elaine Steele,…

Class Acts Arts’ Feature Artist Step Afrika Celebrating 20th Anniversary

News Release — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 12:31:04 +0000

Just like Class Acts Arts, Step Afrika! is 20 this year. A long standing part of the Class Acts Arts family, Step Afrika! is the first professional company in the world dedicated to the tradition of stepping. An important part…