Tell Me Somethin’ Good is The Black Rep’s hit musical revue created and conceived by Ron Himes, the founder of The Black Rep. It is a high-energy revue that spans decades of R&B, soul, and funk music—typically tracking the evolution of the genre from the 1950s through the 1990s
In the 1960s and early 1970s, Black Americans fought two wars, one in Vietnam and one at home for civil rights. As disproportionate numbers of Black men were drafted and sent to the front lines, the racism they faced in the United States followed them overseas.
Rooted in Excellence. Celebrating our Creativity, Contributions, and Accomplishments!
Forever Free, Inspired by the Life of Claudette Colvin sings an unsung song of the triumphs and hardships of a young woman facing the realities of systemic racism head on.
The pursuit of knowledge and justice in a complex world is as urgent as ever. African American Studies is an intellectual enterprise committed to social and reparative justice and is foundational to SLU and the broader St. Louis region.
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Joshua’s Boots tells the story of a Black teenager who flees his home to find new opportunity in the American West in 1878. Joshua overcomes racial prejudice and obstacles to become a cowboy, establishing a new life with his own land, his own name, and his own legacy.
Join Jamala as she breaks down current events and various topics. Wednesdays, 1:00 – 2:00 pm CST
