Power 106.9 is proud to celebrate Black History Month and highlight the contributions people of African descent have made. Each week in February, Power 106.9 will showcase a group of individuals or institutions that have made an impact on history.
This week in Black History focuses on performers of the arts, presented by Omaha Performing Arts and Power 106.9.
The Omaha Performing Arts is proud to support Black History Month and the performers of the arts who have made significant contributions to our city, country and the world, sometimes against the hardest obstacles.
Presented by Omaha Performing Arts bringing to the stage the Broadway hit “Color Purple” to the Orpheum Theater March 16 - 21. To buy tickets click here or call 402-345-0606.
To hear about the music artists featured on Power 106.9, click on the links below:
* Alice Walker (Pulitzer Prize winning author)
* Thomas Wilkins (Conductor)
* Alvin Ailey Jr. (Choreographer)
* African Children's Choir
* Bill Cosby (Actor/Comedian)
* John Legend (Musician/Singer)
* Dianne Reeves (Jazz Singer)