Hope For Tomorrow
“This piece is a testament to the increase in the danger of black men in the midst of COVID-19. I directly address the pandemic of
What an unforgettable time we had at the Rooted & Resilient Festival 2024! The energy, artistry, and community were truly inspiring.
Special love to Evolutionary Arts, Yamille Mercedes and Evelaure Denis for their dynamic performance that lit up the stage! And our amazing hosts Frankie Red, Chariq Clarke and our DJs for keeping the crowd going throughout the day.
And of course, congratulations to our winners:
Destiny Jean-Paul — Best Performance @destiny
Avril Liévano — Best Original Monologue
We are beyond proud of all our finalists and participants who brought their voices and stories to life. Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating resilience, artistry, and social justice through theatre.
And all of this would not be possible without the amazing support from Broward Cultural Division and Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs. Thank you for your continued support.
“This piece is a testament to the increase in the danger of black men in the midst of COVID-19. I directly address the pandemic of
Elijah Jovan McClain was a 23-year-old Black American massage therapist from Aurora, Colorado . On August 24, 2019, an Aurora citizen reported to police that
Sandra Bland was a 28-year-old African-American woman who was found hanged in a jail cell in Waller County, Texas, on July 13, 2015, three days
Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old African-American woman, was fatally shot in her Louisville, Kentucky, apartment on March 13, 2020, when white plainclothes officers forced entry into
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Browse our collection of various talkbacks and symposiums.
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During a time of unrest in America, the Black community protest and express our outrage for the lack of care for our bodies and for fear of our lives. From a lack of health care to the blatant disregard for our humanity and need for protection.
These are artistic accounts of victims of police brutality, each story told in black and white with vivid artistic expression to center our humanity.
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With the return of live theatre, enjoy various monologues, scenes, and musical numbers that bring the magic of the theatre, and storytelling, to your screen.