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Black Past

Black Past: African Company/african Grove Theatre

For Students 9th - 10th
The encyclopedia article explains the beginning of black theatre productions at the African Grove Theatre in New York City in the early 1800's.
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Black Past

Black Past: Aldridge, Ira

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief encyclopedia entry tells about Ira Aldridge, the first African-American actor to gain international stardom.