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American Black Journal

BHM at The Wright, Sphinx Org 25th, Sphinx Competition 2023

Season 51 Episode 7

"American Black Journal" shares the events being held at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History for Black History Month. For the Sphinx Organization's 25th anniversary, the show explores how the organization has empowered minority classical string players and has diversified classical music. Plus, hear a performance from the Sphinx Competition 2023 senior division winner.

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