"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Black Struggle in August Wilson's ‘Fences’"

(By Felecia Piggott-Long, Ph.D.) “Fences,” August Wilson's masterpiece, premiered on February 28 at Hanesbrands Theatre, running until March 16. The play explores the struggles of Troy Maxson, a former baseball star, against racism and personal failures, emphasizing familial relationships and the pursuit of the American Dream within a poignant historical context.