Africa Reigns: “Alkebulan” Returns To The Howard School

By Ray Bassett

Published March 2, 2026 at 7:32 PM EST

Closeup of “Alkebulan: The Mother of Mankind” banner.

(Aired Tues 2/24/26)

This week, a journey through Africa’s royal past returns to the stage at The Howard School here in Chattanooga.

On Friday and Saturday, “Alkebulan: The Mother of Mankind” - filled with stories, dance and music - will again be presented at Howard, starting at 7 PM.

Ric Morris, who wrote “Alkebulan,” is the founder and CEO of the Chattanooga Festivals of Black Arts and Ideas.

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