Challenged by the curiosity of their children, the elders must share their experiences to bring History to life. By telling their stories they intend to inspire and expand the idea of the black experience: courageously exploring what it is, what it ain’t, and what it should be… now!

Challenged by the curiosity of their children, the elders must share their experiences to bring History to life. By telling their stories they intend to inspire and expand the idea of the black experience: courageously exploring what it is, what it ain’t, and what it should be… now!

Join the Langston Hughes Community Library & Cultural Center for Roots and Rhythm: A Kwanzaa Celebration of Kujichagulia. In partnership with Cherub Alethia Ruth, this vibrant event will feature gospel and soul music, dance by Arts In Blue, and spoken word poetry celebrating Kwanzaa. Enjoy soulful melodies, rhythmic dance, and inspiring words that honor the principles of Self-Determination, collective work, and responsibility.

The Annual Hostos Community College Kwanzaa Event has been a staple to the Bronx community for over 25 years.

This year Arts in Blue will participate as invited guest performers!

Our performance will be a blend of African, Tap, and Modern dances infused with Original Poetry and Song to pay homage to the Celebration of Kwanzaa.

Performance details:

Hostos Community College

Date: December 5th, 2024

Time: 7pm - 8:30pm

(Note: Length of event is 90 minutes, our performance time will be a 15 minute insert)

Location: 450 Grand Concourse: C Building

The International African Arts Festival (IAAFestival) began in 1971 and has been a part of Brooklyn cultural landscape for almost five decades.

AIB students enrolled in The Studio will perform along with Maimouna Keita, Ifetayo and Embers Charter School Youth Ensembles.

In our fast-paced world, the essence of joy often gets overshadowed, neglected, or forgotten. Yet, it's an energy that pulses within us, waiting to be unleashed. On June 15th, 2024, immerse yourself in an evening of vibrant expression and celebration at our inaugural dance concert, "Remember Joy!"

Through the dynamic movements of our community's children, we aim to ignite the spark of joy within each audience member.

As the rhythms pulse and bodies sway, immerse yourself in the spirit of unity and creativity. Let the infectious energy of the performances awaken your own sense of joy, leaving you invigorated and eager to embrace the joy in your own life. Join us in this celebration of dance, community, and the timeless essence of joy.

"Truth Be Told, Black history is"....inspires the audience to expand their idea of the black experience: couragesously exploring what it is, what it ain’t, and what it should be… now.

When one thinks about Black History, surely we can call upon an exemplary list of dynamic people, and events that changed society and the world in a number of ways. Yet, once those items have been covered, where else can we focus our attention, and what else can we discover? Truth be told, Black History is... explores the idea that the black experience is much deeper than we have allowed ourselves to imagine, and that the time to uncover the truth of its fullness is upon us. During this exploratory process we shall use what we know to uncover what we missed in an attempt to bring it back to the essence and Truth of who we really are.