Tag: theater legacy
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The fascinating story of the Pekin Theatre, Chicago’s pioneering Black-owned theater that could hold up to 1,200 people. Discover how it transformed from a gambling saloon to a cultural landmark, paving the way for Black theatrical talent and…
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The remarkable journey of Lorraine Hansberry, the first Black woman to have her production, “A Raisin in the Sun,” featured on Broadway in 1959. Born into a prominent activist family, Hansberry’s groundbreaking play portrayed the realistic lives of…
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