No, this isn't an African-American version of the iconic '80s band - it's an expedition in various American music styles that began in or were greatly influenced by the black community. Gospel, blues, ragtime, jazz, rock 'n' roll and rap take you from the slave era to the Civil Rights Movement to modern-day America, telling the story of a people whose courage and creativity flourished in spite of bigotry and prejudice. Along with music, Black Journey employs the personal insights of a broad range of characters to showcase African-Americans' influence and contributions in wide-ranging fields of endeavor: science and industry, education and literature, performing and visual arts, government and community service, and more. This show is produced by American Theater Arts For Youth and is recommended for third grade and up.