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In one of his last collaborations with Gemini Ink, beloved writer Sterling Houston (1945-2006) scripted the popular repertory piece Black & Blue: 400 Years of Struggle and Transcendence, pairing traditional jazz and blues with documents from the American slavery era. Four award-winning actors and jazz musicians—Bett Butler, SkuR Jones, Danielle King, and Ron Wilkins— bring history to life in this hour-long snapshot of the African-American odyssey, which includes public postings offering rewards for runaway slaves, excerpts from letters and journals by both slaves and slave owners, and a San Antonio ordinance defining punishment for slaves caught out after curfew. Described in audience evaluations as "A virtuosic display of writing, singing, and telling the truth," this performance is the kick-off event for San Antonio's celebrations of Black History Month and is free and open to the public.

Gemini Ink's Writers in Communities program has developed a web-based study guide accompanying Black & Blue. (Due to the intense nature of some subject matter, parental discretion is advised). To view the study guide sponsored by Mandala Music Production, visit http://www.mandalamusic.com/bett/black&blue.htm.