Public Affairs Videos
Seattle celebrates 50 years of African-American culture at Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute (LHPAI). Organized in collaboration with LANGSTON and the Central District Forum for Arts and Ideas, the program features, highlights, and honors key members of the LHPAI community who have contributed to its longevity and who are instrumental in shaping its future.
Speakers include:
Sharon Nyree Williams, Executive Director, Central District Forum
Hosts Isiah Anderson, Jr. and Steve Sneed
royal alley-barnes, Acting Director, Seattle Office of Arts & Culture
Jennifer Samuels, Chief of Staff, Seattle Mayor's Office
Christopher Williams, Acting Superintendent, Seattle Parks and Recreation
Vivian Phillips, Founder, ARTE NOIR
Artists Honorees Tee Denard and Kibibi Monie
Maxie Jamal, Dancer & Choreographer
Tim Lennon, Director, LANGSTON