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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