Join the Movement.
For Organizations
The Black Pledge was drafted in response to the long-standing systemic injustices against Black people, of which we witnessed an insurgence and global response in 2020. Initially conceived by a collective of Black women artists led by Sedina Fiati, The Black Pledge has been expanded and revised in consultation with several Black live art professionals, artistic leaders and board members throughout Canada.
The Black Pledge offers a series of commitments to aid live arts organizations in dismantling anti-Black racism at the structural level to affirm and advance Black people working in live performance across Canada. We long to create spaces where Black people feel safe, supported, and empowered to self-advocate.
We invite theatre, dance and opera organizations to participate in the pledge process.
Complete the following steps to join our movement:
Fill out the pledge form. A member of the collective will respond within 4 weeks
Participate in a consultation with the Pledge Collective
Submit your plan to the Collective
Follow up and report on your progress on a mutually agreed-upon schedule
Photo Credit - Caroline, or Change, Book & Lyrics by Tony Kushner, Music by Jeanine Tesori, Directed by Robert McQueen, Music Direction by Reza Jacobs. A Musical Stage Company & Obsidian Theatre Production. Choreography by Tim French, Set Design by Michael Gianfrancesco, Costume Design by Alex Amini. In Photo (L-R): Samantha Walkes and Evan LeFeuvre