Friday, February 27, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Please join the City of Delaware and the Delaware African American Heritage Council for its fourth annual Black History Month celebration event at SourcePoint. The event will start with a light meal provided by Omar’s Caribbean Cuisine, followed by a powerful performance, The Voice of Freedom: From Harlem to Civil Rights.
Concept and creation by Destiny Coleman, The Voice of Freedom: From Harlem to Civil Rights is a powerful, multi-disciplinary performance that celebrates the depth and resilience of the African American experience through a blend of spoken word, historical texts, and music. Featuring three dynamic singers, a spoken-word artist, and a pianist, the production weaves together classical, jazz, and iconic works from the Harlem Renaissance and Civil Rights movements. Themes of justice, community, and hope resonate throughout, offering audiences an emotional journey that sparks meaningful conversations about African American heritage and cultural identity.
As a tribute to the transformative power of art, The Voice of Freedom: From Harlem to Civil Rights underscores the political and social dimensions of creative expression. This performance serves as a beacon of reflection, unity, and empowerment.
Performers: Destiny Coleman: Narrator & Mezzo-soprano, Kenneth Eaddy: Tenor, Karolyn Lee Gholston: Soprano, Kenneth Brown: Spoken Word, DeMeeshia Marshall: Mezzo-soprano, Ashley Brooks Wise: Pianist
The event is free to attend, but an RSVP is required. The link to register is here.