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Black Wall Street | WORN ON WALL STREET FASHION SHOW

Witness the fusion of fashion and culture at the BWS Fest Fashion Show “Worn on Wall Street.” This runway event features cutting-edge designs from talented Black designers, showcasing the latest trends and timeless styles. From haute couture to streetwear, the fashion show celebrates the creativity and innovation of our community’s fashion industry. Enjoy an evening of stunning looks, inspiring designs, and a celebration of Black excellence in fashion.

Black Wall Street | The EP (Entrepreneur Party)

Celebrate innovation and entrepreneurship at The E.P (Entrepreneur Party), curated by Playlist. This exclusive event brings together visionaries, startups, and business professionals for an evening of networking, collaboration, and inspiration. Enjoy music, drinks, and hors d’oeuvres in a vibrant atmosphere designed to foster connections and spark new ideas. Whether you’re an established entrepreneur or just starting your journey, this party is the perfect opportunity to mingle with like-minded individuals and celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship

Bws (BlackWallstreet) Festival

Experience the vibrant culture and entrepreneurial spirit of our community at the BWS Festival. This event is a showcase of Black-owned businesses, artists, and performers, offering a day filled with live music, art, food, and fun activities for all ages. Explore vendor booths, enjoy live entertainment, and connect with fellow community members. The BWS Festival is a celebration of our heritage, creativity, and resilience—come join us in supporting and uplifting our local talent and businesses.

Mondays at Beinecke: Race and the Yale Report of 1828 with Lily Todorinova

In this talk, scholar and librarian Lily Todorinova will draw on her recent essay in Higher Education Quarterly that recontextualizes the Yale Report of 1828, a declarative statement about the purpose of higher education, issued at a crucial time in the development of American colleges. Todorinova argues that the report’s advocacy for classical liberal education should be understood alongside the racial concerns of its authors, some of whom were well-known colonizationists who viewed African American education as a threat to New Haven’s social and economic stability.

Yale Jazz Ensembles Big Band - "Comrades in Jazz: Celebrating Musical Connections and Fellowship"

Wayne Escoffery, Music Director.
In celebration of his 50th birthday and 8th year at Yale, Escoffery reflects on musical collaborations with friends and colleagues, featuring big band arrangements and compositions by:
• David Gibson: Trombonist, composer, arranger, educator, musical director, and bandleader, and member of Orrin Evans’ GRAMMY-nominated Captain Black Big Band
• Steve Davis: Trombonist, composer, bandleader, and The Hartt School Associate Professor of Music, named JJA Trombonist of the Year for four years

Composers and Soloists from Venezuela and Mexico - Yale Concert Band Opener

Thomas C. Duffy, Music Director. Yale’s wind symphony opens its season with music by composers and soloists from Venezuela and Mexico:
● “Fuga con Pajarillo.” Composer Aldemaro Romero combined a pajarillo (a waltz-like Venezuelan dance) with a complex fugue (a form of musical imitation, like a round) to create this exhilarating piece that features a break for traditional Venezuelan instruments (including bass and maracas) and virtuosic cadenzas for harp and cuatro (guitar). Guest artist Hector Molina, cuatro.

Rhythm India: Bollywood & Beyond

Rhythm India takes you on the journey of dance and celebration through Bollywood & Beyond. Experience the vibrant costumes, dynamic music, and soulful rhythms of the “ghungroo” dancing bells from the echoing heart beats of royal palaces and sacred temples, to the swaying voices of desert villages and modern stages. Created by World Choreography Award Nominee & Telly Award Winning director & choreographer, Joya Kazi, and featuring the company dancers of Joya Kazi Unlimited as seen on screens from Bollywood to Hollywood.

Syncopated Ladies Live!

Founded by Emmy-nominated Choreographer, Chloé Arnold, SYNCOPATED LADIES is a ground-breaking mixed-media concert featuring a diverse all-female cast celebrating sisterhood, the power of joy, and tap dance! Created for theatergoers of all ages, it is an electrifying one-of-a-kind dance and storytelling experience. Get to know the ladies as they each share their inspiring journeys to reach for their dreams through the art of tap dance.

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