The earliest known, full-length opera composed by a Black American, “Morgiane,” will premiere this week in Washington, DC, ...

Titled “Stay: The Black Women of 19th-Century Newark,” the exhibit focuses on three accomplished individuals, Ellen King, Sara O’Fake Evans, and Hannah Mandeville, who lived within blocks of ...

The earliest known, full-length opera composed by a Black American, “Morgiane,” will premiere this week in Washington, DC, Maryland and New York more than century after it was completed.

The earliest known, full-length opera composed by a Black American, “Morgiane,” will premiere this week in Washington, DC, Maryland and New York more than century after it was completed.

After his death in 1901, Dédé's "Morgiane" — like many manuscripts of 19th-century Black composers — vanished, until by chance, researchers discovered a copy of the score in Harvard's archives.

After his death in 1901, Dédé’s “Morgiane” – like many manuscripts of 19th century Black composers – vanished, until by chance, researchers discovered a copy of the score in Harvard ...

After his death in 1901, Dédé’s “Morgiane” – like many manuscripts of 19th century Black composers – vanished, until by chance, researchers discovered a copy of the score in Harvard ...

The earliest known, full-length opera composed by a Black American, “Morgiane,” will premiere this week in Washington, DC, Maryland and New York more than century after it was completed.