Tag: Black History Month

Inspired by her life and the women she is descended from, MARTHA REDBONE tells the story of the lives of her family in songs that span a swathe of American music telling a parallel history. From traditional Cherokee chants and lullabies, to bluegrass, rhythm and blues, country, gospel, jazz and rock ‘n’ roll, BONE HILL: THE CONCERT takes you on an epic, unexpected American exploration of family, history and cultural identity.

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Inspired by her life and the women she is descended from, MARTHA REDBONE tells the story of the lives of her family in songs that span a swathe of American music telling a parallel history. From traditional Cherokee chants and lullabies, to bluegrass, rhythm and blues, country, gospel, jazz and rock ‘n’ roll, BONE HILL: THE CONCERT takes you on an epic, unexpected American exploration of family, history and cultural identity.

Visit Kravis.org for more information and to purchase tickets.

Lecturers: Brian Knowles & Bianca Nightengale-Lee, PhD

Knowles and Nightengale-Lee discuss the historical experience of African Americans through the lens of music, dance, and visual art. They will explore how artistic expression has not only been used to encapsulate these experiences, but also create passageways to mainstream American society.

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Powerhouse gospel singer-songwriter, TASHA COBBS LEONARD rose to fame with her Grammy Award-winning single “Break Every Chain.” Revered as one of the most glorious voices in modern Christian music, her urban contemporary ballads and ability to blend unique sonic flavors also earned her the 2020 Dove Award for Gospel Artist of the Year.

Opening Act:
Terrion Nelson is a Gospel recording artist and songwriter. She became the first African American Conductor for Young Singers of the Palm Beaches and has been recognized by the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts for her service as an exceptional educator. She is affectionately known as the “Songbird of Palm Beach County.”

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One of the most iconic R&B groups in music history, Boyz II Men redefined popular R&B and continue to create timeless hits that appeal to fans across all generations. With 4 Grammys, 9 American Music Awards, 9 Soul Train Awards, and 3 Billboard Awards—among others, Boyz II Men captivates sold-out crowds with their legendary sound.

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This powerful documentary explores the history of racial inequality in the U.S. and the fact that the nation’s prisons are disproportionately filled with African Americans. Featuring interviews with activists and politicians including Michelle Alexander, Cory Booker and Dolores Canales.13TH exposes systematic racial inequality at its core. Moderated by Nadine White-Boyd, Esq. Panelists are Reverend Kevin Jones, James Venable and Alexis Lockhart. The evening includes a pre-show, catered reception in the Rinker Playhouse lobby.

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Famous Firsts recognizes the first Black females in the Palm Beach County legal community. Representing a wide range of professional positions that have been traditionally male dominated, these women faced gender and racial barriers and overcame them.

Meet the first Black female attorney to practice law in Palm Beach County, founders of the first Black Women Lawyers Association, and impressive attorneys and judges who are recognized as all being the first.

• Special Guest Speaker, The Honorable
• Sheree Davis Cunningham

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