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New Orleans Public Library
Black History Month 2002
Paul Robeson Acting Competition
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| Black History Month's annual Paul Robeson Acting Competition was held at the Main Library on March 9. Five high school students demonstrated their knowledge of famous African Americans through their ability to portray themselves as those individuals. |
Israel Scott (Edna Karr Junior High) was the 1st place finisher as Ben Chaney Sr., father of murdered civil rights worker James Chaney. |
Jordan Bridges (Robert Lusher School) received the 2nd place trophy for his performance as slave rebellion leader Nat Turner. |
Nahria Brown (Alfred Lawless High School), the 3rd place finisher, portrayed abolitionist Sojourner Truth. |
Kevin Barnes (Marian Central Catholic Middle School) received
Honorable Mention, as Daniel Hale Williams, the first doctor to perform
open heart surgery.
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Elyon Sentino (McDonough 35) played Harriet Tubman, telling of her
role in the Underground Railroad.
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The winners, with the judges, actress Carol Sutton and actor/director/writer Chakula
Cha Jua.
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NOPL's Dennis McCann, who served as Master of Ceremonies for the event, and the
judges.
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3/11/2002 |
