You may have seen Kara Young in the new trailer for the film, Is God Is. Kara's Broadway achievements are also legendary. She's the first Black performer to have won 2 consecutive Tony Awards and the first Black actress to be nominated for a Tony for four consecutive years.

Excited to welcome Mitra & Craig!

Mitra is a writer & director who produces documentary shorts and concert video presentations for NPR Music and Tiny Desk concerts.

Craig is a professional writer and has had his work featured in Rolling Stone, the Washington Post and the New York Times.

Devastated by closed doors or missed opportunities?

Embrace the challenges and move forward. Chadwick Boseman reminds us that overcoming obstacles has a way of shaping us into our purpose.

When youth of color see themselves represented in art, everything changes. Confidence grows, community connections deepen and their expression becomes more empowered.

Our arts education programs center the stories that don't often get told.

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Today we're honoring George Faison!

A true trailblazer who proved that excellence and representation go hand in hand.

The epitome of ushering in groundbreaking change in the area of dance on Broadway, he was the first Black choreographer to win a Tony Award. It was for The Wiz!

We're thrilled to welcome Elana Casey to our Board of Artist Advisors!

Elana joins us as an accomplished curator, writer, artist and is the Associate Director of the Augusta Savage Gallery at UMass Amherst.

Her commitment to nurturing young artists will be invaluable.

This Black History Month, we're honoring Ms. Carol Foster, Dr. Eleanor Traylor and Ms. Jennifer Nelson, pioneers who have built and shaped our city.

Featuring panelists Hana Sharif, Kimberly Douglass & Farah Lawal Harris!

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We welcome Kevin Dedner and Tiffany Deans to our board!

We're excited about the amazing impact they will have on our organization.

This Black History Month we're saluting Broadway excellence! And what would such a celebration be without mentioning Audra McDonald being in a league all her own? With 11 Tony nominations and 6 wins, the most for any performer, she's also the only actor to ever win in all four acting categories.

Woodie King, Jr. helped pave the way for many in the Black theatre space.

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Summer fellowship for college journalists!

The Ed Bradley Journalism Fellowship is currently accepting applications for its week-long intensive at New York University that will offer training, mentorship and networking.

Apply: journalism.nyu.edu/our-work/ins...

“Our voices matter and our dreams deserve space.” --Teyana Taylor

Always and every day. Be unapologetically you and shine!

This Black History Month, we're grateful for the countless teachers & mentors who have paved the way for us. Unsung heroes and creative visionaries who have inspired us and spoken life into our wildest dreams. It is our unending goal to honor the legacy set before us and elevate the next generation.

Amazing residency for dancers!

For students aged 17-24, pursuing a career in performance, check out Zeitgeist Dance Theatre's Summer Residency in Santa Fe, an immersive career-amplifying program.

Details: zeitgeistdancetheatre.org/trainee-prog...

Apply by February 16.

Who doesn't love a good whodunit?

This weekend, we got to treat 20 CFA theater students to a performance of Clue at The National through our Invitation program!

That awesome time Callaloo Kids took over the Folger Shakespeare Library!

Never feel powerless. Your pen, your art, your stories...all hold a unique power.

Nikole Hannah-Jones earned a Pulitzer Prize for The 1619 Project, a sweeping and pivotal work on slavery and American history.

We'd like to thank Call Your Mother, The Spice Suite and Kaliq Customs for their generosity. The food provided nourished our cast and crew, certain special items were gifted to Nikole Hannah-Jones while the art that was contributed brought such powerful authenticity.

We're thrilled to welcome our Board of Artist Advisors!

We're expanding arts education access for students of color across the DMV to provide mentorship, training and exposure in creative disciplines to our youth.

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What a phenomenal performance to witness!

Our CFA Repertory Theatre really brought this powerful story to life and we are so proud!

Photos by @creeseworks.bsky.social

Thank you to everyone who contributed to our December Giving campaign!

Your generous commitment to our young people will help change and transform lives through the arts!

We're grateful for you!

A little bit of the past and a little bit of the future.

CFA founder Marjuan Canady talks to Good Morning Washington about last Saturday's first-ever theatrical performance of Born on the Water while previewing a new CFA program!

We honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. for his unwavering commitment to helping make our lives and the lives of our youth limitless. Carrying on his legacy, we remain committed to encouraging youth of color to develop their skills and character in order to make the world a better place.

A historic weekend ahead!

Did you know that CFA Rep Theatre's upcoming performance of Born on the Water is part of FREEDOM and RESISTANCE: An Exhibition Inspired by The 1619 Project?

The exhibit will explore the ongoing pursuit of freedom for Black people in America and will last until March 15.

TOMORROW on Good Morning Washington!

Rehearsals are building toward something unprecedented!

CFA Rep is in the final stretch before Saturday's first stage adaptation of Born on the Water, the children's book based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning The 1619 Project!

Thrilled to be a part of something so monumental, the world premiere of the theatrical adaptation of Born on the Water, the powerful book from The 1619 Project! 🎭📚

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The beginning of something that's never been done before.

CFA Rep's first day of rehearsals for the inaugural theatrical performance of Born on the Water 🎭

Sending an enthusiastically happy birthday to Devyn Akers! Devyn is an exceptional actor and teaching artist who brings a valuable light to our organization.

Have a wonderful birthday, Devyn!

We're thrilled to kick off the new year with a fresh new look!

Thanks to Liz Carroll Designs for beautifully crafting our new website!

Be sure to RSVP for Born on the Water: A Theatrical Performance, based on the acclaimed children's book from The 1619 Project!

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