Abstract
This article will explore the impact of the Black Nationalist and Black Power Movement on Karamu House, the oldest Black theater in America. Karamu House, initially established as an integrated settlement house in 1915, later became an influential community theater in Cleveland, Ohio. By examining how an integrated theater shifted into prominently producing radical Black artistry, this article will uncover how Black Nationalism and Black Power changed the leadership, artistry, and goals of Karamu House. Furthermore, studying this shift highlights Black artists’ historical utilization of theater as a form of resistance against racial oppression and Karamu House’s participation in this artistic protest.
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Gibbs, I'Maya
(2024)
"Black Nationalism and Black Power’s Influence on Karamu House,"
Discussions: Vol. 20:
Iss.
1, Article 3.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.28953/2997-2582.1043
Available at:
https://commons.case.edu/discussions/vol20/iss1/3