Step into history with 1619: A Journey of Resilience—a powerful production of dance and song that brings to life the harrowing yet inspiring story of the first Africans brought to Virginia. Captured from their homeland and traded for supplies, these men and women were forced into a brutal system of slavery that would shape the course of American history. Through movement, rhythm and emotion, this production honors their strength, resilience and the legacy they left behind. Their sacrifices paved the way for generations of African Americans who would rise to challenge oppression, fight for justice and shape the nation’s history. We pay tribute to the trailblazers who ember from this painful past.

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