Celebrate Black History Every Month

With recent attempts at BIPOC voter suppression and censorship of African American studies gaining traction in some red states, the celebration of Black History Month takes on more urgency than ever this year.

Lucky for us, Sacramento’s premier destination for Black theater, Celebration Arts, celebrates Black history all year round with thought-provoking and entertaining stage productions that are accessible to theater fans of all races and colors.

“Direct From Death Row — The Scottsboro Boys,” by Mark Stein with music and lyrics by Harley White, Jr., is the perfect work to honor Black History Month, and this fascinating play with music and dance will be performed by Celebration Arts this Feb. 10—March 5 at the St. HOPE Guild Theater in Oak Park.

The play is a satirical retelling of the tragic tale of nine Black teenagers who were falsely accused in 1931 of raping two white women on a train in Alabama. The Chicago SunTimes called the play “a masterful work.” For more information, please visit: www.celebrationarts.net