If You’ve Never Heard of Black Theater, That’s Not an Accident.

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/if-youve-never-heard-of-black-theater-thats-not-an-accident-Episode Video Link: In this powerful episode of A Black Executive Perspective Podcast, host Tony Tidbit sits down with Dr. Monica White Ndounou, an award-winning scholar, director, and cultural strategist, to confront an uncomfortable truth. Black theater has shaped American culture for centuries, yet remains largely invisible.From the groundbreaking legacy of the African Grove Theatre in 1821 to modern efforts like Black Theater Day, this conversation traces the brilliance, resilience, and systemic neglect of Black theater institutions. Dr. Monica breaks down why this erasure is not accidental, how funding gaps and lack of awareness threaten survival, and why supporting Black theater is not charity; it is an investment in culture, history, and community.This episode challenges listeners to rethink what they know, question what they were never taught, and recognize the collective responsibility required to preserve Black theater for future generations.This is not just a history lesson.It is a wake-up call.▶︎ In This Episode00:00: Unruly Incident and Racial Injustice01:24: Introduction to A Black Executive Perspective Podcast01:59: Guest Introduction: Dr. Monica White Ndounou04:48: Personal Background and Family Life06:30: The Importance of Black Theater08:07: Black Theater Day and Its Significance11:11: Historical Context of Black Theater25:28: Challenges and Funding Issues in Black Theater34:51: Support and Community Involvement37:40: The State of Black Theaters in the U.S.38:36: Historical Challenges and Resilience39:44: The African Grove Theater Story44:42: Modern Black Theater and Community Support50:17: Collaboration and Future Strategies57:39: Call to Action and Final Thoughts🔗 ResourcesLinks and resources mentioned in this episode:🔔 Listen and SubscribeListen to this episode and subscribe for future updatessubscribe to A Black Executive Perspective podcast onYouTube PodcastsApple PodcastsSpotify PodcastsAmazon MusicOther platforms or by searching "TonyTidbit"if you like what we're doing and would like to support us, here's some ways you can help us continue the uncomfortable conversations that drive changesubscribe to our newslettergive us up to a 5 star review on Apple Podcastsshare an episode with a friend, family member or colleague🗣️ Follow @ablackexecfollow us across social media @aBlackExecLinkedInInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterTikTokWhatsApp⭐️ Follow @TonyTidbitfollow Tony across social media @TonyTidbitTwitterLinkedInFacebookThis episode was produced by TonyTidbit ™ . Copyright © 2024 A BLACK EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVE LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced without prior written permission. For permissions, email [email protected] .