Verizon Celebrates Black History Month with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Earlier this month, Verizon hosted an event to kick off Black History Month and celebrate this year’s global theme, “African Americans and the Arts.”

Verizon Region VP and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT) Board Member Tony Lewis sat down with AAADT Associate Artistic Director Matthew Rushing for an engaging discussion on the legacy of legendary choreographer and performer Alvin Ailey and the significant impact Black Americans have had on the arts.

Watch this video for a recap of their conversation and to hear from VTeamers on what Black History Month means to them.