Stepping Into Tomorrow (play)

Stepping Into Tomorrow is a musical by Yolanda King and Attallah Shabazz, the daughters of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, respectively. They co-wrote the play in 1980, after first meeting in 1979.[1]

Plot

The play follows six people attending their high school reunion. It explores issues that include drugs, suicide, teenage pregnancy and peer pressure.[2]

Productions

Stepping Into Tomorrow was performed at schools, colleges, and churches across the United States.[3] Actors that performed in the play include Taurean Blacque,[1] Antonio Fargas,[2] Sherri Poitier (daughter of actor Sidney Poitier) and Gina Belafonte (daughter of singer Harry Belafonte).[4]

In 1990, there was a 10th anniversary performance of the play. The widows of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X were in attendance.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 Chalon Smith, Mark (1987-09-18). "KING, MALCOLM X DAUGHTERS' PLAY WILL BE STAGED". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2025-09-28.
  2. 1 2 "High Schools to See Play". The Oklahoman. 26 April 1990. Retrieved 2025-09-28.
  3. ↑ Donahue, Louise (2004-01-05). "Eldest child of Martin Luther King Jr. to speak at annual UCSC convocation". UCSC. Retrieved 2025-09-28.
  4. ↑ Pool, Bob (1988-04-09). "Daughters of King, Malcolm X Also Have a Message". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2025-10-26.
  5. ↑ "Play Created By Daughters Of Fames Civil Rights Men Returns For 10th Anniversary". Jet. Vol. 79, no. 8. Johnson Publishing Company. 3 December 1990. p. 36. Retrieved 2025-10-26.
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