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Oct 2, 2017
QUIZ: Who Tells This Story?
In 1833, Ira Aldridge became the first African American actor to play…
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Aldridge, Kean, and the Acting Style Divide
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Boycotts, Petitions, and Protest: British Abolition Efforts
Behind the protests swirling just outside…
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The Life of Ira Aldridge
Meet the celebrated African American actor and activist — and the subject of…
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Americans in Paris: Artists Leaving the United States for Europe
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London, 1833: There are riots on the streets protesting the Slavery Abolition Act. Inside the Theatre Royal, African American actor Ira Aldridge is making history.
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