Ivan Thomas News

Read about the success of Black Man Films' 'Speak Up Brotha!' as it wins the Grand Jury Prize at Dances with Films:LA. Discover where the film will be screened next at the Martha's Vineyard African-American Film Festival and the BronzeLens Film Festival of Atlanta in August.

Internationally honored, singer, percussionist, healer and director Alessandra Belloni, joined by her Italian folk music/theater/dance company I Giullari di Piazza, will present the special holiday celebration 'Mystical Music in Honor of the Black Madonna,' a musical journey around the world to the ancient sacred sites of the Black Madonna.

Internationally honored, singer, percussionist, healer and director Alessandra Belloni, joined by her Italian folk music/theater/dance company I Giullari di Piazza, will present the special holiday celebration 'Mystical Music in Honor of the Black Madonna,' a musical journey around the world to the ancient sacred sites of the Black Madonna.

Fresh off its acclaimed hit August Wilson's Women, Juneteenth Legacy Theatre continues to highlight the African-American female experience with the Juneteenth Blues Cabaret, a tribute to five very special 'Queens of the Blues.'

Fresh off its acclaimed hit August Wilson's Women, Juneteenth Legacy Theatre continues to highlight the African-American female experience with the Juneteenth Blues Cabaret, a tribute to five very special 'Queens of the Blues.'

Jeff Britton, with Candela Entertainment, Curb Gardner and Cynthia Newport will begin previews of a new play with music, WELCOME HOME MARIAN ANDERSON, inspired by the life and legacy of the Philadelphia singer, on May 13, 2008 at St. Lukes Theatre, 308 West 46th St.