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"BLACK BROADWAY ON U: TRANSMEDIA PROJECT"

ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY/FUNDRAISER FEBRUARY 23RD

BUSBOYS AND POETS GRAND OPENING 

OF THE PEARL BAILEY ROOM

In honor of Black History Month, Andy Shallal, owner of D.C.'s world famous Busboys and Poets, will host the One-Year Anniversary and Fundraiser for the "Black Broadway on U: Transmedia Project" at the Grand Opening of the Brookland location's Pearl Bailey Room. The evening reception includes light fare and a special "LIVE" performance with Ms. Pearl Bailey, a Black Broadway icon featuring Helen Hayes Award-winning actress Roz White. 

 

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2015, 6:30PM-8:30PM

BUSBOYS AND POETS @ Brookland :: Pearl Bailey Room 

625 Monroe St., N.E., Washington, DC 20017

 

HISTORIC NOTE: Ms. Bailey is credited with coining the phrase, "Black Broadway" for D.C.'s U Street corridor back in its heydays. VIEW HER STORY HERE:   


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Proceeds from the evening will support the Black Broadway on U: Transmedia Project, the creation of Executive Producer/Creator and third generation Washingtonian, Shell�e Haynesworth. Her vision for this multi-platform "digital history book" project includes a 3-part documentary series, interactive website with immersive user experiences, short web documentaries, special events, and mobile app, highlighting the under-told stories about the neighborhood elders, community stakeholders, intellectuals and entertainers of D.C.'s Black Broadway on U Street era before Harlem.
The cost to attend is a tax-deductible $100 online donation to the project. For more information, email: [email protected] or call, 301.237.6701. 
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