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Linda-Denise Fisher-Harrell is the first woman and first person of color to serve as artistic director of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, and she thinks those two milestones will have a significant impact on the 43-year-old company’s future.
“The representation matters,” she said. “I think it matters with my vision, moving forward and trying to diversify the body of rep we bring in and trying to diversify the dancers we bring on board.”
The Baltimore native launched her dance career in 1989-92 as a Hubbard Street member before moving on to the famed Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and she has returned to those roots after being on the dance faculty at Towson (Md.) University since 2005. Helping her to prepare for this transition was her tenure as artistic director of that school’s dance company.
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By Anna Colibri–
Black History Month is observed during the shortest month of the year, yet the celebration is such an important one that merits attention all year long. This March and beyond, let us take time to remember, respect, and honor the people who paved the way for the rights, privileges, and culture we have today.
Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and Rosa Parks are just some of the famous figures who are typically (and rightfully) celebrated. Innumerable Black trailblazers also broke barriers in the fight for LGBTQ+ recognition and equality. This column honors and recognizes just a few of the many Black LGBTQ+ pioneers who are worthy of remembrance and appreciation as well.
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2021 Pan African Film Festival: A Fine Collection of Black Cinema
By Dwight Brown, NNPA Syndication Film Critic
Published March 11, 2021
Movie fans attending the 29th PAFF could watch its choice programming on a streaming app or computers, versus making the annual pilgrimage to Los Angeles. The setting is different, but the usual array of international African diaspora films is still impressive. Check out these four festival films that are on view from February 24 to March 14 at paff.org and in theaters near you in the future.
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