Truth Be Told: Black History Is…
Rooted in shared memories of porch songs, ancestral stories, and the brilliance of Black ingenuity, this production presents Black history not as a distant past, but as a living, breathing legacy—passed lovingly from one generation to the next. At a time when dominant narratives attempt to flatten the Black experience into a single story, our elders step forward as storytellers and guides. Through their memories, we witness the depth, complexity, and beauty of Black life—told not through despair or loss, but through triumph, resilience, and joy in the face of continual challenge. Their victories become lessons. And their presence offers direction for the generations rising behind them.

Truth Be Told: Black History Is… invites audiences to remember, reflect, and leave renewed—carrying forward a legacy that refuses to be boxed in and continues to rise.

Evening Public Performance (Main Event)

Time: 7:00 PM
Length: 90 minutes
Audience: Open to all ages

Tickets for the 7:00 PM public performance are available for purchase through Eventbrite. Click Button to Buy Tickets

Daytime Performances for Schools and Senior Centers

Arts In Blue is also offering two daytime performances designed specifically for school groups and senior communities. Daytime performances are reserved for school groups and senior centers. (No Tickets will be available at the door) . To request tickets for your group, please email Crystal Kettrell at Boxoffice@artsinblue.org

Student Performance
Time: 10:30 AM
Length: 45 minutes
Audience: Grades 3–High School
Price: $10 per student
Chaperones: Free

Senior Performance
Time: 2:00 PM
Length: 45 minutes
Audience: Elders and senior community members
Price: $20 per ticket