President Obama has officially proclaimed February African American history month. On the first day of Black history month, Vice President Joe Biden and the Second lady, hosted the Alvin Ailey Dance theatre. The internationally acclaimed modern dance troop’s honor coincided with the beginning of a series of performances in Washington, D.C. for their annual shows in February at the Kennedy Center. Bruce Gordon , form Head of the NAACP and board member of the Alvin Ailey Dance theatre says the dinner with the Vice President is a high honor.
Next week, President Obama hosts a Public Broadcasting concert featuring the music of the Civil Rights era. At lease one of the Performers for the event, Chicago Native and Grammy Award winner, Jennifer Hudson.