B.Michael no doubt found out about this event, sponsored by the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, through his dear friend Henry C. Chinn, who was part of the production team.
Category: Programs
GIL SCOTT-HERON & ANGELA BOFILL
Seeing these legends on the same bill at Carnegie Hall surely rocked B.Michael’s 20-year old world.
B.Michael was fond of saving things; he also kept the ticket stubs in their original envelope.
We’re curious who accompanied B.Michael to this performance. If it was you, please contact us here—we’d love to hear what you remember!
MISS TRUTH
B.Michael was 20 years old and still attending Adelphi University when he took in this show. Imagining that Loretta Devine, among others, would have made an impression.
PENNSYLVANIA BALLET
Imagining that 19-year old B.Michael was inspired by seeing this troupe and also wondered where were all the dancers of color on stage.