Ring Shout Talks
NBT@HOME curated series in anticipation of The Gathering happening at the John F. Kennedy Center. Join us on alongside leaders in community building, and cultural architects in a conversation hosted by National Black Theatre and The Apollo.
Reclaiming Our Roots
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Join us on alongside leaders in community building, and cultural architects in a conversation hosted by National Black Theatre. With one week before they descend upon the nation's capital at the Kennedy Center, we share collective space with esteemed guests Rashida Bumbray Curator & Choreographer, Leatrice Ellzy Sr. Director of Programming at the Apollo, and Gina Paige of African Ancestry.
Healing Through Art
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Join us as we kick off the series, for an anticipated conversation between NBT’s CEO Sade Lythcott (@sade1111) and The Apollo’s Executive Producer Kamilah Forbes (@kamilahf) where we hold space to reflect on the power of art as a balm, a space to exhale, and to be in sonic protection with one another. Using the wisdom of the Ring Shout, where we echo the resilience of Africans who found hope, strength, and possibility in the communal embrace of song and dance, we take this time to celebrate the power of each of us.
The Legacy of Impact
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Join legendary activists and culture icons, Bethann Hardison, Brittany Packnett Cunningham, Gia Peppers and Toshi Reagon today on IG Live as they share personal insights around the power of legacy, and our connection to ancestors in the second installment of Ring Shout Talks. This series of conversations brings to life themes from “The Gathering” - a one night only concert debuting on June 1st at The Kennedy Center. Come, gather, in this healing and powerful discussion sure to ignite.
The Power of Community
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Join us alongside leaders in community building, and cultural architects in a conversation hosted by National Black Theatre. With one week before they descend upon the nation's capital at the Kennedy Center, we share collective space on this IG live with guests Emil Wilbekin, editor, culturalist and founder of Native Son, and Dr. David J. Johns, CEO of the National Black Justice Coalition and Executive Producer of National Black Theatre, Jonathan McCrory.
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