“There was no family attraction that reflected the Black experience,” he said. “We did a lot of gospel theater before the circus, and we had a series of plays that humorously dealt with social issues.

For three decades, UniverSoul Circus has celebrated Black culture under the big top by combining various styles of Black music, performances and entertainment from across the globe. This year, the ...

Circus watchers join the fun by dancing in the aisles and in the show ring when UniverSoul Circus comes to town. At the beginning of the show, viewers even get the chance to a ride an elephant. By the ...