Fences

By kenrickb16282

  • August Wilson born

    August Wilson was born as Frederick August Kittel Jr. in Pittsburgh, PA

  • Brown vs. Board of Education Decision

    Brown vs, Board was an important case in racial history

  • Central Catholic High School

    WIlson was the only African-American at his high school and was driven away by threats

  • Malcolm X Assassinated

    Malcolm X was one of Wilson's role models.

  • Wilson Moves to St. Paul

  • Fences Published

  • Fences Premieres on Broadway

    It would go on to win several Tony Awards

  • First August Wilson Day

    Declared by St. Paul mayor George Latimer

  • Fences Closes

    It was performed 525 times with 11 previews

  • Fences Revived on Broadway