Playground exhibit recognizes Philly’s Black leaders, legends

A painting from a thrift store in Glenside is by William H. Dorsey, of Philadelphia’s elite Black society circa 1864.

As the first Black principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre, Copeland shared her insights for young dancers hoping to follow in her footsteps.

Artist Gary Burnley in the Print Center’s 98th annual competition mashes Black and white portraits into the same image.