Truth Be Told, Black History is...
About Truth Be Told, Black History is...
Truth Be Told: Black History Is…is a rich, celebratory journey through dance, music, and generational memory—honoring the wisdom of our elders while nourishing the dreams of those who come after them.
At a time when dominant narratives attempt to flatten the Black experience into a single story, our elders step forward as storytellers and guides. Their stories become roadmaps. Their victories become lessons. And their presence offers direction for the generations rising behind them.
Truth Be Told: Black History Is… invites audiences to remember, reflect, and leave renewed—carrying forward a legacy that refuses to be boxed in and continues to rise.
Evening Public Performance (Main Event)
Time: 7:00 PM
Length: 90 minutes
Audience: Open to all ages
Tickets for the 7:00 PM public performance are available for purchase through Eventbrite.
Daytime Performances for Schools and Senior Centers
Are you affiliated with a school or senior center? Arts In Blue is offering two daytime performances designed specifically for school groups and senior communities.
Tickets for these daytime performances are not sold on eventbrite. To request tickets or inquire about college student tickets, please email
Student Performance
Time: 10:30 AM
Length: 45 minutes
Audience: Grades 3–High School
Price: $10 per student
Chaperones: Free
*Standard DOE ratio applies
Senior Performance
Time: 2:00 PM
Length: 45 minutes
Audience: Elders and senior community members
Price: $20 per ticket
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