“I’m still in awe!” exclaimed McClain, who is Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s first African-American ringmaster. But another circus landmark also makes him exceedingly proud.

The ringmaster of Ringling Bros Barnum & Bailey circus is African American. He’s the first black ringmaster in the circus’ 200 year history. Read more at EURThisNthat. We Publish News 24/7.

Last Saturday, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus announced it will fold up its tent after 146 years. The circus had come under fire for its use of animals but Gypsy Snider, who founded a ...

Johnathan Lee Iverson, the first African-American ringmaster of "The Greatest Show on Earth," helms the famed Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus for its last performance this Sunday.

A history of Ringling Bros. circus, soon to close forever The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is drawing to a close this weekend after 146 years of performances and travel that at times have ...

This January, at 35, Wilson started the role of a lifetime: the first-ever woman Ringmaster of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus began its final show Sunday evening after 146 years of wowing audiences with its "Greatest Show on Earth." ...

Johnathan Lee Iverson has the distinction of being both the youngest and the first African-American for Ringling and Brothers Circus. Iverson talks to guest host Allison Keyes about his job as the ...

AXS TV's documentary "Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus: The Final Farewell" chronicles the circus' emotional final performance from March 2017.

Read full article: 🎪 ‘Circus spirit’ without animals, ringmaster at new Ringling show The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus closed its curtain in 2017 after animals were phased out ...

At 34, Johnathan Lee Iverson is a veteran circus performer. He was 22 when he became the youngest and first African-American ringmaster at Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey.

Singer Lauren Irving plays a central part in the resurrection of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. She’s not the ringmaster, but she’s close to it. “I never get tired of hearing ...