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The National Black Theatre (NBT) is a non-profit cultural and educational corporation, and community-based theatre company that seeks "to produce transformational theatrical experiences that enhance African American cultural identity by telling authentic stories of the Black experience."[1] Based in the Harlem neighborhood of the New York City borough of Manhattan, NBT was founded in 1968 by actress, director, producer, Dr. Barbara Ann Teer.[2][3] By 1986, it was recognized as one of the most important arts institutions in America by President Ronald Reagan.[2][4]

  1. ^ "NBT Mission and History". Retrieved 2 November 2017.
  2. ^ a b "National Black Theatre ground breaking ceremony". New York Amsterdam News. 6 May 1989. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  3. ^ "National Black Theatre has Action Arts Program". New York Amsterdam News. 7 Oct 1989. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  4. ^ "National Black Theatre". Retrieved 7 February 2015.