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Artistic Program


With performances by
  • Ayubu Kamau Dance Company
  • Dallas Black Theatre's Bloom Company
  • David Carr
  • Audrey McClure
  • Cynthia Dorn Navarette
  • Dalton Sherman
  • Richard Glaubman
  • Paloma Nance
  • Je'Mone Smith
  • Richmond Punch
  • Christopher Silverberg
  • Catherine Whiteman
  • Jessica Williams
  • David Ratcliff
  • O.W. Holmes "Boss" Band
  • Lyndale the Literary Lion



  • Pre-Show Emcee:    Julie Booker, Broadcast Personality
    Emcee:    Catherine Whiteman, Performance Artist/Media Producer

    Production Team:    Directed by Monique Ridge-Williams | Written by Anyika McMillan-Herod

    Event Manager:    Allison Neal
    Director/Dallas Read-In Founder:    Carla Ranger

    10-Year Volunteer Emeritus:    Mrs. Eva McMillan
    Honorary Chairs:   
    Mrs. Eleanor Conrad | Dr. Harry Robinson | Dr. Rosie Sorrells