A theatre in Canada has sparked a row after announcing an event that will only allow ‘Black-identifying’ audiences to attend
The NationalArts Center in Ottawa is putting on a ‘Black Out’ night later this month in the middle of Canada’s Black History Month.
“A Black Out is an open invitation to Black-identifying audiences to come and experience performances with their community.“The evenings will provide a dedicated space for Black theatregoers to witness a show that reflects the vivid kaleidoscope that is the Black experience,” the theatre announced. The event split opinion online with one person writing: “''A dedicated space for Black theatregoers' There's so much wrong with this. It's not progressive. By definition it's racism.”“During Black History Month the NAC is hosting a Black Out night performance of 'Is God Is'.
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