“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.

The UniverSoul Circus, which bills itself as nation’s only black-owned circus, runs at Hyde Park’s Washington Park through Oct. 14. A clown performs at UniverSoul Circus in Washington Park on Oct. 2, ...

An elephant is the headliner for the UniverSoul Circus, and now PETA is asking parents and kids to think twice before attending the show in the Bronx. PETA volunteers stood outside P.S. 130 in the ...

The UniverSoul Circus has been known for 31 years for fast-paced, breathtaking and diverse performances. During their time at the National Harbor – which lasts until Aug. 10 – the AFRO had an ...