Enjoy live performances from local artists and arts organizations that highlight the power of theater, dance and music as expressions of Black creativity and storytelling.
❤️ Detroit Public Theater: 11 a.m. and noon
Experience selections from DPT’s current production of “The Mountaintop,” a reimagining of the final night of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life that explores legacy, faith and the human weight of leadership through intimate dialogue and imagination. The performance will be followed by a conversation with the actors Brian Taylor and Rebecca Rose Mims.
💛 The TéMaTé Institute for Black Dance & Culture: 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Rooted in Detroit’s arts and culture community, TéMaTé uses dance as a tool for social justice and community engagement. Their performance features a rousing drum demonstration paired with conversation, inviting audiences to experience rhythm as both art form and cultural expression.
💚 Nikki 'D' and The Sisters of Thunder: 12:30 and 1:30 p.m.
An international gospel group blending traditional, contemporary and gospel blues sounds, Nikki “D” and The Sisters of Thunder deliver performances rooted in faith, rhythm and powerful vocal expression.
Located in the museum plaza, these performances are free for members and included with museum admission.
To learn more about our Black History Month programs, visit THF.org/celebrateblackhistory.
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