In an open dialogue with Lenwood O. Sloan and Dr. Mick Moloney this three-part series will examine the Irish American and African American cultural fusions, exchanges, rivalries and stereotypes that developed from the Caribbean and Southern communities in the 1650s through to the birth of Broadway and vaudeville.

Admission is FREE
There is a two ticket per person limit for free events.

Tuesday, September 18 | 7pm
IRISH MORNINGS AND AFRICAN AFTERNOONS (1652-1848)

Examining the cultural assimilation between the 50,000+ Irish men, women and children transported as indentured servants to the New World and the Afro-American cultures already in place.

Wednesday, October 24 | 7pm
JIMMY CRACK CORN: IRISH AND BLACK DIASPORA IN APPALACHIA (1776-1830)

An exploration of early African American and Irish American Instruments, songs and music, games and contests, and dances throughout the regions along the Appalachian Trail.

Wednesday, November 7 | 7pm
BANJO AND FIDDLE, TAMBO AND BONES (1830-1876)

The development of an American art form --Black Face. An examination of this controversial genre through reflections, projections and truth in impersonation.

All programs are presented in association with Harlem Stage

The series has been developed by Lenwood O. Sloan, most recently Pennsylvania Film Commissioner and Director of Cultural and Heritage Initiatives, and with film credits including the Emmy award-winning films Ethnic Notions and Dance Black Africa, and Dr. Mick Moloney, Global Distinguished Professor of Music and Irish Studies at NYU.