Celebrating artistry: Baltimore welcomes home Rashad Corey, assistant costume designer for “The Color Purple”

By Ericka Alston BuckSpecial to the AFRO The enchanting evening of Dec. 23, saw The Senator Theatre in Baltimore come alive with vibrant hues of purple, marking an exclusive private screening of “The Color Purple.” The event doubled as a celebration for Baltimore native and assistant costume designer Rashad Corey, who returned to his hometown to host the program, creating a night of glam, inspiration and cinematic brilliance. Corey’s roots in Baltimore and his wealth of experience in fashion and costume design made the Senator Theatre the perfect venue for this momentous occasion. A graduate of Parkville High School, Corey’s love for his hometown was palpable as he curated an evening that merged the charm of Baltimore with the allure of Hollywood. The assistant costume designer for the world premiere of “The Color Purple” had a profound goal for hosting the pre-screening. Corey aimed to provide family, friends and colleagues a sneak peek of the movie before its nationwide release on Christmas Day 2023. Moreover, he aspired to empower and inspire individuals, encouraging them to uncover the dormant dreams and visions within themselves, akin to the characters of Miss Celie or Sophia. “I decided not long ago that I was...