make the day a federal holiday. cnn national correspondent suzanne malvo joins me now in washington. so what s happening where you are? reporter: pam, don t be alarmed if you hear loud noises. there are some folks who have been actually letting off fire crackers, homemade fire crackers on the street here. so it s been very loud. but the crowd is just beginning to disperse. thousands of people gathered here at a very significant point. this is 14th street and the context here this is where the black community, where many come to celebrate, to protest, to express community joy, anger, frustration. today is a day of celebration for many to celebrate black resilience, black achievement during this holiday. but, of course, also knowing that there s much work to be done, that a lot of this is symbolic as well. but it is a celebration. the go go bands just broke up, and people have been dancing and partying and also talking about
New York Stage and Film Commits $100,000 to Support Artists with NEXUS Initiative
New York Stage and Film, considered “one of the preeminent incubators for theater in the country,” has committed $100,000 to their new NEXUS Initiative that brings together 20 multi-hyphenate artists to explore the question “where does story exist at the intersection of stage and film?” Through this inaugural program, NYSAF will offer direct support to these artists – each participant receives $5,000 and will take part in a series of conversations focused on the needs of new and expanded forms of storytelling that resonate with our time.
In order to increase access to the program and respond to the ideas of a broad range of storytellers, these 20 participants were recommended by 14 leading artists of stage and film for their accomplishments in exploring new forms of storytelling. The leading artists selection committee includes Ayad Akhtar, César Alvarez, Luis Castro, Elsie Choi, Marcus Ga
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