THE REATER U STREET HISTORIC FOUNDATION

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THE REATER U STREET HISTORIC FOUNDATION
PRESENTS THE GREATER U STREET PARADE
FESTIVAL Celebrating LANGSTON HUGHES the
Harlem renaissance
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Introductions
• BACKGROUND
• LYNDIA GRANT
• Langston Hughes/Harlem renaissance
• Greater u street historic district
• Celebration Overview
• Lincoln theatre event
• Parade/festival
• How Can U Help?
• Next Meeting

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Background

• LYNDIA GRANT
• CEO of Lyndia Grant Associates,
  fundraiser/special events coordinator
  motivational speaker, trainer, workshop presenter
• Religious writer, columnist and spokesperson for
  the Washington Times, Washington Informer and
  WAVA 105.1FM
• Notable Past Events
• ASALH Black History Month Luncheon (2006 to
  Present)
• African American Civil War Memorial (1991 to
  Present)
• Montgomery County Holiday Parade (1997 to 2006)
• Georgia Avenue Day Festival Parade. (1984 to
  1997)
• Presidential Inaugurations (Bush/Quayle
  Clinton/Gore)

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BACKGROUND

• JAMES MERCER LANGSTON HUGHES (1902-1967)
• Known as the Dean of Negro Writers
• One of the most prolific enduring writers of
  the Harlem Renaissance
• Published 16-books of poetry, 2-novels, 7-
  collections of short stories, 2- autobiographies,
  9-childrens books, 5-nonfiction books
• World renown as a nationalist who sought to raise
  black consciousness through his writing
• He says more in a few sentences than some PhD
  authorities have said in a small mountain of
  books. Historian John Henrik Clarke

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BACKGROUND

• HARLEM RENAISSANCE (c.1900-1935)
• Known as the Black Renaissance and the "New
  Negro Movement", named after the 1925 anthology
  The New Negro edited by Alain L. Locke.
• Grew as a result of the Great Migration of
  African Americans out of the south to northern
  cities such as DC, New York, Chicago, Cleveland,
  Detroit and St. Louis.
• Revolutionized the genres of literature, drama,
  music, visual art, and dance.
• Impacted countries worldwide, most notably
  Spain, Russia, France, Senegal, Liberia,
  Caribbean, England.

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BACKGROUND

• GREATER U STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT
• The U Street corridor, known as Black Broadway,
  served as the entertainment district for the
  African American community from the early 1900s
  to the 1960s.
• The Historic District extends from 16th St. on
  the west to 7th St. on the east and from S St. on
  the south to Florida Ave. on the north, and
  includes over 1500 historic buildings.
• Named to The National Park Services National
  Register of Historic Places in 1998.

TRUE REFORMER (1903) HOWARD THEATRE
(1910) LINCOLN THEATRE (1911)
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CELEBRATION OVERVIEW

• LINCOLN THEATRE- HARLEM RENAISSANCE EVENT
• Harlem Renaissance Era Films
• Langston Hughes works
• Musical Selections
• Scholarly Historical Perspectives/Discussions
• Well known celebrities/actors actresses
• Performances

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celebration overview

• GREATER U STREET PARADE FESTIVAL

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celebration overview

• GREATER U STREET PARADE FESTIVAL

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celebration overview

• GREATER U STREET PARADE FESTIVAL
• Local high school and college marching bands
• Youth organizations (Boys Girls Club, YMCA)
• Harlem Renaissance/Civil War Era Reenactors
• Local Politicians/Celebrities
• Caribbean Music/Dancers
• Clowns

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celebration overview

• GREATER U STREET PARADE FESTIVAL
• Live performances - Local bands and artists
• Festival food and merchandise vendors
• Childrens entertainment
• Sidewalk entertainment/performances
• Historic Exhibits

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HOW CAN U HELP?

• Sponsorships
• Fundraising
• Donations
• Volunteering
• Vending/marketing