Pierre Louis, Gary Ross, John Lewis, Elma Desmond, Charles

Description

Part two of a two-part series on the arts in the black community, featuring guests Elma Lewis, founder of the National Center of Afro-American Artists (NCAAA), and John Ross, NCAAA music director. Topics discussed include Ross's long personal and professional relationships with Lewis, the contributions of long-time staff members such as Ross, museum director Barry Gaither, and dancer/choreographer Billy Wilson; NCAAA contributions to Boston's black community and the city at large, the importance of black-centric art to the community, and the positive impact NCAAA has had on individual black people's lives and on the community's quality of life. Black Perspectives is a public affairs talk show featuring in depth conversations about issues of interest to the African American community.

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WUMB-FM

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Digital Commonwealth