Prior to pivoting to the pulpit, Reverend Adriene Thorne—the first African American woman to become senior minister of the interdenominational Riverside Church in New York City—danced with Dance Theatre of Harlem, performed in musical theater, and was a high-kicking Radio City Rockette. Although she untied her pointe shoes long ago, the classically trained dancer uses […]

On Monday night, a memorial was held at Riverside Church to honor the life and achievements of Dance Theatre of Harlem co-founder Arthur Mitchell. With nearly three months to process and grieve (Mitchell passed away on September 19) the atmosphere was not that of mourning as much as reflection, reverence and admiration for who he […]