Angela Jackson to Receive CLHOF’s Fuller Award

Angela Jackson, the author of highly-praised novels, a biography, poetry, and plays, will be honored with a Fuller Award for lifetime achievement at the Poetry Foundation on May 17, from 7-9 p.m. Jackson, who grew up on Chicago’s South Side, has been a consistent contributor to our literary culture since her debut poetry collection, Voodoo Love Magic, in 1974. Jackson, an early member of the Organization of Black Culture, has published six volumes of poetry, two novels, five plays, and a biography. Last year, Jackson wrote a biography of Gwendolyn Brooks called A Surprised Queenhood in the New Black Sun, and ETA Creative Arts Foundation is currently staging her original play, Comfort Stew. Jackson’s work has been recognized and awarded prizes from a wide variety of important literary organizations, including the National Endowment for the Arts, the American Book Award, the Poetry Society of America, the DuSable Museum, and many more. 

Poetry Foundation
61 W. Superior St.
Chicago, IL 60654

(Doors open at 6:30, and it is highly recommended

that guests arrive early to ensure entrance and seating.

by McKinley Johnson and Marshall Titus

You Missed it!  EYE OF THE STORM …  Community Critcs said this …

“Superior”!! / “Excellent!” / “So educational!!“

 “The play was awesome!! The singing was top notch by a very talented cast!!  eta always delivers!! I knew nothing about Bayard Rustin before this play!”

“We loved it, good to know who was in the background, came to Life today.“

“I thought the show was great and informative. I will come back again.”

“Outstanding – filling a gap regarding the Civil Rights that many people don’t know or recall.”

“I’m glad I saw this play; it inspired me to research more info about Bayard Rustin.”

Closed on Sunday, Mar 11.   

“This is a wonderful tribute to Gayard Rustin.  I fully enjoyed the production of this show from design to acting – loved the devotion and conviction to the script. Congratulations to all.”

“Excellent performance. Thanks to playwright, actors, sound, stage, & music. Loved the performance. Looking forward to more shows.”

“The cast was excellent. The songs were beautiful. The story was one I didn’t know.  Interesting. Great show.”

“Great performance, a must see – especially our young people.”

“This play was absolutely GREAT!!”

“Wonderful play. Thank you for showing our diverse history. The arrangement was beautiful.”

“Great show! Writing, Directing and Setting.”