Bailey, A. Peter.

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A. Peter Bailey, African American writer and theater critic. Bailey was a founding member of the Organization of Afro-American Unity, the group founded by Malcom X after his split from the Nation of Islam. In 1968, Bailey began working for Ebony magazine, writing about all aspects of African American cultural life, but focusing on the Black Theatre. He was the chair of the Awards Committee for the Audience Development Committee (AUDELCO) and also was Associate Director of the Black Theatre Alliance.

From the description of A. Peter Bailey collection, 1970-1981. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 738500344

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creatorOf Bailey, A. Peter. A. Peter Bailey collection, 1970-1981. Emory University. Special Collections and Archives
creatorOf Organization of Afro-American Unity. Organization of Afro-American Unity (OAAU) collection, 1963-1965. New York Public Library System, NYPL
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African American theater
African American theater
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Active 1970

Active 1981

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