History is not necessarily made by the rich, the powerful or the famous. It is usually made by everyday people like your neighbors and your family. How can we understand who we are by learning where we come from.

The arts aren't just about making pretty things—they're about telling stories, sharing cultures, and connecting with people across time and space. For Black artists, the arts have often been more than just self-expression—they have been a way to fight for justice and equality. Writers, painters, dancers, musicians, and chefs have used their creativity to speak out against racism and imagine a better world. The arts can be powerful tools for change, helping people see unfairness, feel empathy, and take action.

Set a decade after A Raisin in the Sun, August Wilson’s Two Trains Running, set in 1969 Pittsburgh, unfolds against the backdrop of the Civil Rights Movement, when African Americans were pressing for justice, equality, and dignity in the face of systemic racism. The play captures the social and political turbulence of the late 1960s, mirroring the larger struggles of Black America during this era.