Above: Leo Rucker’s painting of Garland Lee Thompson Sr. Special to The Chronicle The National Black Theatre Festival (NBTF) honored the late Garland Lee Thompson Sr., a playwright, who died
In above photo: (L-R) Joi Jeter, mother Sonya Waddell and Jimmie “JJ” Jeter. (Submitted photo) Family reunion and NBTF lead star to Winston-Salem By Felecia Piggott-Long, Ph.D. For The Chronicle
In above photo: Kemet Academy Summer Youth step team performs as part of Youth Celebrity Project for the National Black Theatre Festival. (Submitted photo) By Felecia Piggott-Long, Ph. D. For
In above photo: Bern Nadette Stanis, best known as Thelma on “Good Times”, was among the authors at the International Vendors Market. (Photo by Todd Luck) Market draws vendors and