But before the opening, Hughes changed it to “Black Nativity.” African American dancers Alvin Ailey and Carmen de Lavallade were originally cast as Joseph and Mary but withdrew a week before ...

The play used African American history as a frame, calling to unite poor Black and white people to fight the exploitation of the rich. “Black Nativity,” originally titled “Wasn’t That a ...

In 2013, the church’s nativity set received national attention for replacing baby Jesus with Trayvon Martin, a 17-year-old African American student who was fatally shot in 2012.

Karamu House, the centerpiece of Cleveland’s historic Fairfax neighborhood and the oldest Black producing theatre in the country, presents the soul-stirring, gospel celebration Black Nativity in ...

(THE CONVERSATION) During the end of every calendar year, a particular holiday performance pops up in African American communities and cultural centers across the nation. “Black Nativity” is a ...

During the end of every calendar year, a particular holiday performance pops up in African American communities and cultural centers across the nation. “Black Nativity” is a cherished cultural ...