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The inspiration behind Alvin Ailey dancer and Newark native Christopher Taylor

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Christopher Taylor
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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Christopher Taylor

Alvin Ailey dancer and Newark native Christopher Taylor talks about his introduction to the history of the prestigious dance company. Taylor chats with WBGO's Doug Doyle about his passion and inspiration.

NOTE: Doug Doyle's report is part of WBGO's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion feature series made possible in part by a grant from The Fund for New Jersey.

Doug Doyle has been News Director at WBGO since 1998 and has taken his department to new heights in coverage and recognition. Doug and his staff have received more than 250 awards from organizations like PRNDI (now PMJA), AP, New York Association of Black Journalists, Garden State Association of Black Journalists and the New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists.