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Virginia Beach News February 1, 2025

FAT HAM – At The Wells Theatre: Secrets Of A Black Family; A Young Man’s Healing

Virginia Stage Company brings Fat Ham, James Ijames’ Pulitzer Prize-winning play, to Norfolk’s Wells Theatre. A powerful blend of comedy and drama, the play reimagines Hamlet through a Black, queer lens, tackling family wounds, self-acceptance, and healing. #FatHamPlay #BlackTheater #QueerStories #VirginiaStageCompany #ShakespeareReimagined #WellsTheatre #PulitzerPrize #BlackComedy #LiveTheater #NorfolkArts
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Virginia Beach News June 5, 2023

New Children’s Book, ‘I Love My Daddy,’ Further Dispels Myths About Black Fathers

In this article, Stacy M. Brown discusses the new children’s book titled “I Love My Daddy” by Juanita Banks Whittington, which challenges the myth of absent Black fathers. The book celebrates the loving bond between a father and his daughter, featuring engaging illustrations and depicting positive family dynamics. Whittington, a social worker and military veteran, aims to provide a relatable and uplifting portrayal of Black fathers in children’s literature.
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