Lift Every Voice & Sing: Celebrating Black Excellence
Friday, February 24, 2022
Black History Program
This is a must-see program for your students to help promote the idea that Black History is a crucial element of world history. Our 75-minute interactive program will provide the space for teaching and learning about the contributions of African Americans in the United States.
When: Friday, February 24, 2023
Show Times: 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m.
Where: Westport Plaza Playhouse Theater
Address: 635 W Port Plaza Dr, St. Louis, MO 63146
Nationwide Speakers & Presenters
Bobby Norfolk – Three Time Emmy Award Winning Storyteller and Author
Kenya Ajanaku – Nationally known drummer and storyteller
Dr. Vanessa Howard (Dr. V) – #1 National Best-Selling Author and Award-Winning Educator
Nala Rachel – 8-Year-Old New Release Best-Selling Author of “Nala: Life and Times of a Curious Kid”
Quincy Fielding III – Mime Artistry
Black History Month
February is a powerful reminder that Black history is American history. This interactive program will help participants celebrate diversity.
Seating is Limited
Our program is centrally located at the Westport Playhouse Theater. The theater has a seating compacity of 235. Get your ticket while you can!
Ticket Information
Format of the Program:
- How did Carter G. Woodson Change the World?
- Drums of Africa: Celebrating African Music, Traditions & Culture through Storytelling Bobby explores the songs and oral traditions of its peoples while Storytelling Drummer Kenya Ajanaku provides a rhythmic musical setting and shares his extensive knowledge of native instruments. Discover African culture through dynamic story theater, unique musical instruments, traditional clothing, and dance
- Renewed Relevance of ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’
- Interactive Black History Trivia: “Guess Who?”
- Mime Artistry: Man In the Mirror
- Soul Train Dance Line – Watch out for the Golden Train Ticket. These audience members will close out the program with Soul Train Dance Line