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Michael Dinwiddie

1954–2025

United States

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Michael D. Dinwiddie (December 13, 1954 – July 4, 2025) was an American playwright, academic, composer and scholar of Black theater. In addition to his own work and contribution to Black literature and theatre, he led major efforts which led to New York University commemorating the African Grove Theater as part of a new building opening in 2023.

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