I'm Delphine Sessae introducing Black Horizons, a weekly series of Programs that will be provided by with and for the black community.

Now this is going to be your thing.

It's going to be a program that will deal With every facet of life in the black community.

It will contain drama, poetry, even politics, everything you can think of.

But in order to make this program a success, WQED needs your assistance.

So if you have any ideas or suggestions as To what should be included in this program, Do not hesitate to call or write to WQED.

Now what you're about to see are some Highlights of the three-day Black Arts Festival Which was held in Pittsburgh earlier this year.

As a matter of fact, I'm sure you all Remember that this was a joint effort between the Halfway Art Gallery, the universities and some community organizations.

Of course, on the forefront of all this Was Ed Ellis of the Halfway Art Gallery.

Now you will not see all the items that were present in this festival.

They were very talented poets, imaginative fashions, African-inspired fashions That were the result of hard work of some of our black sisters.

Now we're not trying to leave anybody out.

The reason for this is that we have to cope with a limited time factor.

But sometime in the future it is hoped that Some of this very rich material will be used.

We now begin with a selection from the jazz section Played by the Calvin Strickland's extent from New York.

That was Calvin Strickland playing to a fully integrated full house.

You will remember that the three days of Black Arts Festival were held in three different locations.

One at Pittsburgh University, the second at Duquesne University, And then the third night was a soul night for soul brothers and sisters.

We now move on to Mantle and his Afro-Cuban expressions.

As you've just seen, the sisters and brothers really dug that number by Mantle And his Afro-Cuban expressionists.

Now the Black Arts Festival was just the first in a series of black things Going in the city of Pittsburgh that was Followed by a black ball and then a black bimchi.

And well, as Adélie said to me once, We would like to have this thing going on all The time, every day if possible, something black.

As a manifestation of our newfound pride in Our blackness and our new black consciousness.

Of course, we're now going to show you something else.

With Chief Bey and his troupe of dancers, We're going to take you right home to Mother Africa And we'll be able to see dancers as well as a girl dancer.

All you ask is what is a Black Art Festival?

That's what it was.

Bye.

You've been watching Chief Bey, who is a Nigerian from the Yoruba tribe in western Nigeria.

That's a tribe with a very, very rich cultural heritage.

And Chief Bey himself is a very talented drummer.

He was followed by the Wututsin.

What struck me about him was the almost hearty Manner in which he stepped off the stage.

Now if you're looking for dignity and pride, that Certainly was a symbol of dignity, pride and self-respect.

As I told you before, this is the beginning of a series of programs, Black Horizons, to which we hope you will Contribute ideas and suggestions for its enrichment.

And we shall be bringing you more in this series.

But please don't forget to write or call and let us know what you would like to See in next productions of Black Horizons.

This has been Black Horizons.

And I'm Delphine Sessae.