Republished from The Harlem Times -
Dedicated to uplifting communities through the transformative power of art and storytelling, New Heritage Theatre Group (NHTG), New York state’s oldest Black non-profit theater, recently held its 60th Anniversary Gala at the Marian Anderson Theatre at Aaron Davis Hall, City College of New York on Monday, December 16, 2024.
This Gala is a testament to our enduring commitment to Harlem, the community that has nurtured me my entire life, and a celebration of the transformative power of art to inspire, uplift, and create lasting change.” - Voza Rivers, Founding Member and Executive Producer, New Heritage Theatre Group
There were also a number of international and local musicians, artists, changemakers, and more. Also announced at the reception is the launch of the vitally important Endowment for the Future, which will help secure the future of NHTG, one of Harlem’s most influential cultural and enduring institutions for generations to come.
A journey that began 60 years ago by the late Roger Furman and founding member Voza Rivers, New Heritage Theatre Group continues to amplify voices of color and nurture the next generation of artists and storytellers. The gala celebrated NHTG leaders Voza Rivers and Jamal Joseph, who joined Mr. Rivers in 1996, for their shared vision in expanding NHTG’s footprint by creating a youth division, Impact Repertory Theater; a film division, New Heritage Films/Harlemwood Film Festival; and a music division, Harlemwood Records.
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