The Express Way with Dulé Hill

Dulé Performs with the Grant Avenue Follies

In San Francisco, Dulé meets a different set of artistic pioneers: the Grant Avenue Follies, a cabaret troupe made up of sassy senior citizens. Led by Cynthia Yee, the Follies’ upbeat shows are inspiring seniors to live life to the fullest. They’re also activists, keeping alive Chinatown’s rich history, and using newfound rap skills to combat anti-Asian hate.

Dulé Performs with the Grant Avenue Follies

3m 29s

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    Dulé Hill’s History of Tap Dance

    7m 45s

    Dulé Hill has been tap dancing since the age of three, and launched his career shortly after when he was cast in the national tour of the Broadway show, The Tap Dance Kid. Dulé explores his love of tap, and the history of this American dance form.

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    Chicago

    S1 E4 - 53m 16s

    Chicago is a city known for its rich history and culture. But for some, it’s been marred by crime and violence. In this episode, Dulé Hill meets the city’s talented artists to explore why art and activism are often synonymous in the Midwest.

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    Revitalizing Nightlife in San Francisco’s Chinatown

    10m 3s

    San Francisco Chinatown’s golden era saw showgirls, Broadway stars and businessmen nightly, but by the 1970s, the entertainment scene had disappeared. Now, a multigenerational alliance has formed to revive its historical vitality.

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