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...eclectic mix of drama, music, dance and academia marked Harvard's first Black Arts Festival. From individual performances and rap dances to "Songs We Can't Sing," a musical written and directed by Derrick N. Ashong '97-'98, the weekend inaugurated Black History Month with an inspirational message of creativity...
Friday night's audience witnessed Ashong's interpretation of modern themes in the show's script and choreography. Scenes depicting police brutality, black self-deprecation, the place of religion and the immigrant experience were punctuated by ballet, soliloquy and fast-moving dance segments...
...acclaimed author of the religious historyRighteous Discontentalso attended "Songs We Can't Sing," the musical written, starring and co-directed by Derrick N. Ashong '97-'98 that kicked off the Black Arts Festival on Friday night. She was visibly moved by the event, wiping tears from behind her glasses...
...weekend's events include Ashong's musical tonight, followed by a "juke joint" dessert reception in Loker Commons...
...primary purpose is to recognize the blackarts," Ashong said. "In doing so, we're going tobring black students together, bring the Collegecampus together...