Join us for a virtual conversation with the legendary Apollo Theater!
Since 1934, The Apollo has celebrated, created, and presented work that centers Black artists and voices from across the African Diaspora. It has also been a catalyst for social and civic advocacy. Today, The Apollo is the largest performing arts institution committed to Black culture and creativity.
The Apollo’s artistic vision is grounded in the celebration and development of Black culture and creativity. Programs re-envision The Apollo’s legacy in forward-looking and contemporary ways, create forums for emerging artists and curators, support mid-career and established artists, develop and present new and cutting-edge multi-disciplinary work, uplift culturally diverse artists and audiences, and create an intimate and engaged experience for audiences.
Join us on Thursday, December 12 to learn more about Apollo Theater’s work in uplifting and preserving Black history, culture, and creativity throughout NYC!
About the speakers:
Christie Love Santiago – Currently the Manager for School Programs at the Apollo, has worked at various arts organizations, including but not limited to Manhattan Children’s Theater, The Public, Brooklyn Arts Exchange, BRIC, and The Hunts Point Alliance for Children working supporting students and families in the arts.
Brianna Johnson (she/they) is a NYC-based actor, arts administrator, and music enthusiast who strives to illuminate the intricacies of the human condition in her work. Brianna’s work often centers Black life and artistic expression, and they are so thankful to use their body as a vessel to represent a multitude of lives and histories of people from the African Diaspora. She has been working at The Apollo as their Education Assistant since February 2022.
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Black Historic Sites in Conversation is a series of virtual talks in collaboration with different Black heritage sites & cultural centers in the greater NYC area, about the ongoing work of preserving, interpreting, and celebrating Black history and historical figures.
This program is funded in part by Humanities New York with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
