In response to the #BlackLivesMatter movement, Black Theatre United (BTU) was created on June 17th, over 3000 people becoming members and allies since. On Thursday, July 9th, 2020 at 6:30 pm EDT, BTU will host its inaugural event: “Activating Black Artists and Allies for Racial Justice.” The conversation, with the President of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, Sherrilyn Ifill, will be moderated by BTU founding member Audra McDonald,addressing how to navigate and activate in this pivotal moment in time.
Click here to register for this live streaming event. Links to the live stream will be emailed to before the date.
The Founding Members Of Black Theatre United are Lisa Dawn Cave, Darius de Haas, Brandon Victor Dixon, Carin Ford, Capathia Jenkins, LaChanze, Kenny Leon, Norm Lewis, Audra McDonald, Michael McElroy, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Wendell Pierce, Billy Porter, Phylicia Rashad, Allyson Tucker, Tamara Tunie, Lillias White, NaTasha Yvette Williams, Schele Williams and Vanessa Williams.
“As members of the Black theatre community we stand together to help protect Black people, Black talent, and Black lives of all shapes and orientations in theatre and communities across the country. Our voices are united to empower our community through activism in the pursuit of justice and equality for the betterment of all humanity. We need every voice lifted and every heart opened, aligned with ours to fight against racist ideologies that have divided us by devaluing our lives. We will not be silent. We will be seen. We will be heard. We are here. Join Us.”
www.blacktheatreunited.com
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