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Presented in partnership with The Leonard Davis Center for the Performing Arts at City College and in association with the Harlem School of the Arts, this year’s Black History Month Celebration features music by living composers in celebration of their contributions to American classical music.
PROGRAM
Adolphus Hailstork Sonata da Chiesa
Chen Yi Shuo
Eddie Venegas A World Premiere for String Nonet (Double Quartet + Bass)
Trevor Weston The People Could Fly
PERFORMERS
Tania León, music director and conductor
Josh Henderson, violin soloist
Terrance McKnight, narrator and host
Leyland Simmons, choreographer
Eddie Venegas, violin and trombone
With a string orchestra comprising members of The Harlem Chamber Players and dancers from the Harlem School of the Arts
Join us at the Library for the Performing Arts for a free, guided tour of our new exhibition on Black musical theater history, Syncopated Stages: Black Disruptions to the Great White Way! This staff-led tour highlights the contributions of Black artists, shows, and theaters in the musical theater field, from pioneering artists of the 19th century to the great culture shapers and innovators of today.
Photo Credit: NYPL/Jonathan Blanc
About The Exhibition
Although the common nickname for Broadway, “the Great White Way,” refers, historically, to its dazzling lights, the phrase also suggests the ways in which many histories of New York theater center white artists. Black artists, though, have been important shapers of musical theater in the United States before the electric light was ever used on stage. In the early 20th century, Black composers and writers created many popular musicals in New York that helped define the genre, setting it apart from 19th-century traditions. New forms of syncopation, the disruption of the dominant rhythm, and narratives composed and written by Black artists challenged the prevailing sounds and depictions of Black people on stage. These innovations were more than stylistic. They pushed back against exclusion and stereotype, laying the groundwork for generations of Black artists whose contributions have reshaped Broadway. Syncopated Stages spotlights their work, acknowledges the challenges they faced, and celebrates the brilliance of what they made. We invite you to explore how Black artists transformed the New York stage and how their work still reverberates today.
Join Black Girls Smile for the official launch of our in-person support groups at our new community space in Restoration Plaza.
These gatherings are designed to create a sense of belonging, community, and healing, while exploring the intersection of mental health and lived experience.
Our LGBTQ+ Young Adult Support Group is a affirming space for LGBTQ+ young adults to share their experiences and support one another at the intersection of identity and mental health.
Founded in Valley Stream, NY in 1974, 100 Black Men of Long Island Inc. represents nearly five decades of dedicated service to the Long Island community. The organization is comprised of accomplished men who consistently model the highest standards of morals, ethics, and integrity while giving real time and resources to uplift those around them. As an independent nonprofit, the organization is driven by a clear mission: to improve the quality of life within communities and enhance educational and economic opportunities for underserved populations. What distinguishes 100 Black Men of Long Island is its unwavering commitment to serving as a beacon of leadership through mentorship and community partnership. The organization empowers people to become self-sufficient stakeholders in the economic and social fabric of their communities, guided by fundamental principles of respect for family, spirituality, justice, and integrity. Members represent excellence across a broad range of professional endeavors, bringing diverse skills and perspectives to address community challenges. The organization's vision extends beyond individual success to systemic change—creating environments where children are motivated to achieve and families have genuine pathways to economic empowerment. By fostering close relationships among members and deepening engagement with the greater New York City metropolitan area, 100 Black Men of Long Island continues its legacy of transformative community leadership and advocacy for African American advancement and opportunity.