An Urban Bush Women landmark conversation Series convening women+ of color leaders from world-class artistic institutions across New York City.
Graphic by Makeda Smith, UBW Marketing Manager
The Producing Eras: An exploration of Producing Then vs. Now:
Paying homage to our Trail Blazers and their journey as Women+ of Color Producers over the years.
An extension of Urban Bush Women’s Choreographic Center Initiative Producing Program for Women+ of Color (CCI 2.0), When Black Women+ Speak will convene women+ of color leaders from partner organizations to explore the nuances of identity, community, values, support, and success among BIPOC women+ producers.
Featuring When Black Women+ Speak Panelists
Gina Duncan
President | BAM
Pat Cruz
Artistic Director and CEO | Harlem Stage/Aaron Davis Hall, Inc
Maurine Knighton
Chief Program Officer | Doris Duke Foundation
Toya A. Lillard
Executive Director | 651 ARTS
When Black Women+ Speak is created and supported by Urban Bush Women’s Choreographic Center Initiative Producing Program (CCI 2.0) and Lai-Lin Robinson, CCI 2.0 Producing Program & "When Black Women+ Speak" Curator/Producer, Pia Monique Murray, CCI 2.0 Fellow & 40th Anniversary Associate Producer, and Jonathan D. Secor, UBW Producer.