And Garnett Bruce makes the most of this Houston Grand Opera production, giving, without fail, something for the eye to behold. There are the sets of American Earl Staley, often hiding faces and images, grandeur evoking William Blake and also evoking the charms of in distant painted..…

Born Beaumont, Texas, Shabazz graduated from Monsignor Kelly High School, earned in economics from The University of Texas at Austin, master's from Lamar University, and Ph.D from University of Houston, both in history. He was professor of history and director of American Studies Program..…