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More than 60 years later, Langston Hughes' 'Black Nativity' is still a pillar of African American theater

'Black Nativity' reflects diverse cultural expressions within African American communities, shaped by historical movements and the evolution of artistic intent.
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Renowned poet and Black arts movement icon Nikki Giovanni dies at 81

Nikki Giovanni, influential poet and figure in the Black Arts Movement, has passed away at 81 after her third cancer diagnosis.

Nikki Giovanni, Poet Who Wrote of Black Joy, Dies at 81

Nikki Giovanni, iconic poet and activist, died at 81 from lung cancer complications, leaving a legacy in literature and civil rights.

Acclaimed poet and activist Nikki Giovanni dies at 81

Nikki Giovanni, celebrated poet and activist, died peacefully at 81, leaving behind a profound legacy in literature and civil rights.

Nikki Giovanni a life in pictures

Nikki Giovanni was a groundbreaking poet and activist whose contributions shaped the Black Arts movement and left a lasting legacy in American literature.

Nikki Giovanni, acclaimed poet and queer Black icon, has died at 81

Nikki Giovanni, influential poet and activist, died at age 81 from lung cancer complications, leaving a lasting impact on the Black Arts Movement.

Nikki Giovanni, acclaimed poet of the Black Arts Movement, dies aged 81

Nikki Giovanni, a significant figure in the Black Arts movement and influential poet, has passed away at 81 following a long battle with cancer.

Renowned poet and Black arts movement icon Nikki Giovanni dies at 81

Nikki Giovanni, influential poet and figure in the Black Arts Movement, has passed away at 81 after her third cancer diagnosis.

Nikki Giovanni, Poet Who Wrote of Black Joy, Dies at 81

Nikki Giovanni, iconic poet and activist, died at 81 from lung cancer complications, leaving a legacy in literature and civil rights.

Acclaimed poet and activist Nikki Giovanni dies at 81

Nikki Giovanni, celebrated poet and activist, died peacefully at 81, leaving behind a profound legacy in literature and civil rights.

Nikki Giovanni a life in pictures

Nikki Giovanni was a groundbreaking poet and activist whose contributions shaped the Black Arts movement and left a lasting legacy in American literature.

Nikki Giovanni, acclaimed poet and queer Black icon, has died at 81

Nikki Giovanni, influential poet and activist, died at age 81 from lung cancer complications, leaving a lasting impact on the Black Arts Movement.

Nikki Giovanni, acclaimed poet of the Black Arts Movement, dies aged 81

Nikki Giovanni, a significant figure in the Black Arts movement and influential poet, has passed away at 81 following a long battle with cancer.
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A temple of liberation': behind the unwavering rise of the National Black Theatre

The National Black Theatre is set to open a transformative new arts complex in 2027, aiming to become the premiere destination for Black theatre in the U.S.

"Black Fire This Time, Volume 2" Author Reading & Book Signing (SF Public Library)

The anthology 'Black Fire-This Time, Volume 2' celebrates the legacy of the Black Arts Movement through diverse prose and poetry from over seventy-five contributors.

Gylan Kain, a Founder of the Last Poets and a Progenitor of Rap, Dies at 81

The Last Poets laid a foundation for rap music by delivering poetic salvos on racism and oppression.
The Last Poets were pioneers of performance poetry, portraying Black street life with a revolutionary spirit.

Uplifting and Strengthening Oakland's Black Arts Movement and Business District - San Francisco Bay Times

The 14th Street corridor in Oakland has been designated as the Black Arts Movement and Business District (BAMBD).
The goal of the district is to highlight and support the contributions of Oakland's Black artists and business owners, as well as preserve and celebrate the city's Black culture and history.
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