Join the CHARLES H. WRIGHT MUSEUM for a presentation of BLACK HOLE: A Journey of Transformation and Potential
Who: BLACK HOLE is a groundbreaking performance by Shamel Pitts | TRIBE that is inspired by the Afrofuturism movement, where the boundaries between past, present, and future are explored through dance, visual art, and narrative storytelling. The performance revolves around a transformative journey that challenges the concept of the “Black Hole” as a cosmic void, reimagining it instead as a space of radical change and limitless potential. Three Black dancers take center stage in a narrative driven by unity, vigor, and the unyielding spirit of progress, symbolizing a brighter future through the lens of Afrofuturism.
What: This free event will feature a conversation between Neil Barclay, President & CEO of the Wright Museum, and Shamel Pitts, the visionary artist behind the work. Together, they will explore the themes of transformation, the exploration of Black identity in the future, and the power of collaboration in the face of adversity. Join us for this dynamic and inspiring evening, where art, vision, and dialogue come together to illuminate new possibilities.
Where: The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History 315 Warren Ave., Detroit MI 48201 phone: 313-494-5800
When: Wednesday, March 12th, 2025
Time:
• Program Doors Open: 5:30 PM
• Conversation: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Location: General Motors Theatre
Why: This event is presented in partnership with the University Musical Society (UMS) and complements UMS’s presentation of BLACK HOLE – Trilogy and Triathlon, March 14-15 at the Power Center in Ann Arbor. To register, visit thewright.org THE WRIGHT | Ticketing
About the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History was founded in 1965 and is in the heart of Midtown Detroit’s Cultural Center. The Wright Museum’s mission is to open minds and change lives through the exploration and celebration of African American history and culture. And Still We Rise: Our Journey Through African American History and Culture — the museum’s 22,000 square foot, immersive core exhibit — is one of the largest, single exhibitions surveying the history of African Americans. The Wright Museum houses over 35,000 artifacts and archival materials and offers more than 300 public programs and events annually.
Media Contacts:
Char Yates
Director of Media Relations
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
cyates@thewright.org
313.494-5839
Kelly Miner
Marketing & Communications Manager
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
kminer@thewright.org
313.494.5865
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