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Black art and culture have defined the American experience. âBlack Renaissance” will showcase the Black creators, artists, writers, storytellers, and history makers who have shaped our nation’s history and the next generation of Black voices who are reimagining our future. New York Times bestselling author and NAACP Image Award WinnerÂ
Jason Reynolds will take viewers on an artistic journey through history with feature segments including powerful messages fromÂ
Michelle Obama andÂ
Kelly Rowland honoring the 50th anniversary ofÂ
Alvin Aileyâs iconic dance masterpiece, âCry,â which he âdedicated to all Black women everywhere – especially our mothersâ; a tribute from creative directorÂ
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Tobe Nwigwe and vignettes from young filmmakers
Raafi Rivero and
More hosts and guests will be announced “soon,” YouTube says.
“People come to YouTube as a place to learn and connect. This Black History Month we wanted to continue meeting this challenge which I believe has never been more important,”
Nadine Zylstra, YouTube Original’s head of learning, impact, kids, and families, said in a statement. “By choosing art as the lens to further explore Black history, we hope to inspire our audience to continue embracing Black culture in all its various forms.”
Black Renaissance is the latest original to be produced using the $100 million
January 28, 2021
YouTube Originals has announced
Black Renaissance, a new special on Friday, February 26, that will feature President and Mrs. Obama, Jason Reynolds, Killer Mike, Desus Nice & The Kid Mero, Jemele Hill, artist Shantell Martin, and a performance by Tobe Nwigwe.
The new special will be available on the YouTube Originals Channel and will showcase Black creators, artists, writers, storytellers, and history makers who have shaped our nation’s history; and the next generation of Black voices who are reimagining our future. The special will include dance, music, fashion, photography, literature, Afrofuturism, and the art of Black Women and LGBTQ+ artists.