Celebrating Alvin Ailey with 'Black Renaissance'

NEW YORK — As we celebrate Black History Month, we honor history makers who shaped the cultural tapestry of American culture and the world. When it comes to the arts, Alvin Ailey laid the groundwork for many dancers of color to be featured on stage.

Now the dance theater is being recognized for one of its iconic masterpieces in a powerful YouTube Originals special, “Black Renaissance.” The program is in partnership with Google Arts & Culture, premiering Friday, Feb. 26.

In honor of the 50th anniversary of Ailey’s masterpiece, “Cry,” the dance theater is among Black History makers like The Obamas, Stacey Abrams, and Kelly Roland, added

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