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This award is given to a Black female-identified or nonbinary femme playwright/book writer whose contributions to the stage have exemplified the balance of dynamic storytelling and social justice ideologies.
Erika Dickerson-Despenza
This award is given to a Black male-identified or nonbinary masc playwright/book writer whose contributions to the stage have exemplified the balance of dynamic storytelling and social justice ideologies.
Mansa Ra
This award is presented to a theatre company or brick-and-mortar theatre that has demonstrated a fervent commitment to celebrating and uplifting the full breadth of Black people’s humanity.
Karamu House in Cleveland, Ohio
This award is presented to newcomers in the New York Black Theatre scene who show great promise to contribute a great deal to our community.
Esco Jouléy for their work in Wolf Play
Leslie Uggams