These stories, though separated through time and space, have roots in St. Louis that we will discuss in the conversation that follows, as well as the labor and love that went into each production.
Honorable (2023) was written by Mia Bible and directed by Zachary Scott Clark and Mariah Richardson tells the story of the ruin and reconciliation between Malcolm X Shabazz and Muhammad Ali.
Eliza (2023) directed by Delisa Richardson and Dean Steadman centers on Eliza Rone, an enslaved woman who, in 1856, worked for the richest family in St. Louis – the Campbell family.
Included with regular admission to The Griot.
- Saturday, April 13, 2024
- 2:00 PM 4:00 PM
- The Griot Museum 2505 Saint Louis Avenue St. Louis, MO, 63106
Upcoming Events
The 50th Anniversary Tell Me Something Good Gala Concert – Nov 14, 2026
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
Brothers in Blood Black in Vietnam – Premiere – Nov 14, 2026
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.
Voter Palooza – Oct 4, 2026
A fun filled day with music and advocacy. Rock the vote at a free Family Friendly democracy rally & concert at Jefferson Barracks Veterans Memorial Amphitheater
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