Though there’s nothing like seeing Shakespeare live on stage ... for being the first major cinematic adaptation to cast an African American as “Othello,” and Fishburne and Branagh have ...

We offer both a major and a minor in African American Studies, focusing on the exploration of African American experiences. Our goal is to help you understand the rich history and culture of African ...

The comedy now on stage spotlights its characters’ individuality but also celebrates the rich diversity of American culture.

(January 26, 2025) – On Jan. 14, Chicago Shakespeare Theater at Navy Pier presented the Midwest premiere of “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding,” a comedy that enjoyed a twice-extended Broadway run and was ...

From “Barbershop” and “Beauty Shop” to “Shear Madness” and “Steel Magnolias,” hair emporia have served for years as great settings for plays and movies. They’re community staples ...

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. meets with influential African American figures, like Morgan Freeman, Chris Rock and Maya Angelou, to piece together their genealogy and disclose captivating facts about ...

The comedy now on stage spotlights its characters’ individuality but also celebrates the rich diversity of American culture. Entertainment reporter Vince Gerasole sat with its director ...

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T Charles Erickson Share “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding” opened on Broadway in 2023 with a run that extended twice. Ghanaian American playwright ... stop at Chicago Shakespeare Theater ...

But, of course, it’s far from exhaustive. William B. Abrams was an African American inventor best known for his contribution to agricultural technology through the development of the Hame ...