The Phyllis Wheatley Community Center in Minneapolis has been a pillar of the African American community for over a century, offering services such as housing for Black college students and serving as a refuge for Black luminaries.
Langston Hughes
Posted inBlack History
The brief but shining life of Paul Laurence Dunbar
Paul Laurence Dunbar was a prolific writer who used folk dialect to give voice and dignity to the experience of Black Americans at the turn of the 20th century, influencing other great African American literary giants and leaving a lasting legacy in his poetry and music.
Posted inEducation
20 inspirational quotes to start Black students strong in 2025
Inspiring quotes from educators and leaders that aim to uplift and empower Black students as they return to school in 2025, emphasizing the importance of education, identity, and pride.
Posted inLocal & State
Phyllis Wheatley Community Center Welcomes David Hunter II as New Executive Director
David Hunter II has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the Phyllis Wheatley Community Center, a cornerstone of North Minneapolis, and is excited to return to his childhood home and continue the legacy of empowerment and education.
Posted inArts + Culture
The poetry of Langston Hughes takes spotlight in ‘Warm Dark Dusk’
Warm Dark Dusk, a jazz music and dance production presented by Phyllis Productions that celebrates the poetry of Langston Hughes, is coming to a theater near you. Hughes, as described in the press release, is “one of the essential figures in American literature. His vision of America was as timely today as back in the […]