Rutgers University-Camden presents Festival Mahogany, a celebration of classical music featuring award-winning conductor Marlon Daniel, who will lead the Camden-based Symphony in C orchestra in two spectacular concerts with renowned virtuoso cellist Ifetayo Ali and scintillating soprano Karen Slack. Extraordinary classical musicians of color have been and continue to be marginalized and underrepresented. Many artists of African descent do not have the opportunity to advance within the field of classical music and, therefore, the public does not have the chance to recognize the abundance of talent already present. Festival Mahogany challenges this social norm by providing a world-class platform designed to highlight these artists while simultaneously creating new audiences. Festival Mahogany creates a platform for the brightest diverse stars in classical music. The festival supports artists while simultaneously educating the public and inspiring the next generation of classical musicians.