We're Better
Than This

Dr. Maya Rockymoore Cummings and James Dale discuss, "We're Better Than This" and the life and legacy of the late
Rep. Elijah Cummings.

VIRTUAL BOOK LAUNCH

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EVENTS

CHELSEY
RICHARDSON

Cultivating

Black History

Happy
Birthday,
Langston
Hughes!

1902 - 1967

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Make It A Fade to Black Friday!

March 12, 2021

Join our virtual film club to examine the Black image in genre film and discover the gems cemented in Black culture. Starting in 2019, Isabella Price (curator/host) navigated us through the horror genre and put quarantined audiences in front of Tony Todd (Candyman), Rachel True (One-on-One, The Craft), Tananarive Due (Horror Noire), and more brilliant guests. Movies are screened at home via personal collection, streaming subscription, public library, or free online and followed by an interview with industry insiders. Questions can be submitted for our guests when you register on Zoom!

NEW! Book Release ft. Chelsey Richardson, Owuor Arunga

Presented with Wa Na Wari

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Celebrate Black Brilliance On-Demand

Our highly-raved artist showcase ‘LANGSTON: Celebrating Black Brilliance in Dance, Spoken Word, and Music’ hit virtual audiences like a tonne of bricks yet left us light as a feather. This powerhouse line-up includes performances from Owuor & Ashe Arunga,Tiffany Wilson, powerhouse poets Carlynn Newhouse and Rell Be Free, and a stirring presentation from NorthWest Tap Connection.

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LANGSTON

The man for which the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute (LHPAI) was named and where we carry out the majority of our work, is our constant inspiration. LANGSTON is dedicated to cultivating and showcasing Black brilliance in our community.