In an effort to eradicate racial inequalities and increase employment opportunities for professionals in the theater community, the Black Theatre Coalition (BTC) was unveiled Thursday.
The organization, co-founded by actor and singer T. Oliver Reid, director and choreographer Warren Adams and arts advocate Reginald "Reggie" Van Lee, with executive director Afton Battle and board member Aaliytha Stevens, aims to increase work opportunities by at least 500 percent by the year 2030, while tackling the longstanding racial issues. "To remove the 'Illusion of Inclusion' in the American Theatre, by building a sustainable ethical roadmap that will increase employment opportunities for Black theatre professionals," the mission statement reads.
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