In collaboration with Black Arts MKE, "Black Nativity" will return for the 9th year to the Marcus Center from Dec. 5-8.

Hers is a special, spirited return. A featured soloist in Penumbra Theatre’s “Black Nativity,” Oglesby infuses her performance of hymns, carols and gospel songs with conviction and beauty.

“This nativity scene is meant to show that people who torch mother nature, people who attack their brothers and sisters because their skin is a different colour, don't have God in their hearts ...