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SARAFINA!

March 21, 2016

NEWorks partnered with Howard University Department of Theatre Arts to mount their sterling produciton of SARAFINA! at The  Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. and Mann Center in Philadelphia, PA. 


Kennedy Center Terrace Theatre 

March 21, 2016


Mann Center Mann Stage

June


The Howard University Department of Theater Arts presents a production of Sarafina! Through story and song, Sarafina! follows students from Morris Isaacson High School in Soweto as their focus grows beyond the issue of Afrikaans to encompass every aspect of the black political struggle. Directed by Eric Ruffin with choreography by Jakari Sherman, the book, music, and lyrics are by Mbongeni Ngema and arranged by Mbongeni Ngema and Hugh Masekela. This performance is part of the James A. Johnson Young Artist Series, made possible by Target. 

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...for being named one of 21 trailblazing Oberlin alums!

NEWorks Founder & CEO Nolan Williams, Jr. was recognized by his alma mater Oberlin College as one of 21 trailblazing Black alumni. He was honored during Black History Month alongside luminaries Johnetta Cole, R. Nathaniel Dett, Moses Hogan, Rihannon Giddens, Michael Morgan, Michael Sorrell, and more.

...and for receiving a 2024 Living Legends Award!

On February 24, 2024, Williams received a 2024 Living Legends Award for Service to Humanity. Check out the video above to draw inspiration from his impassioned remarks about the mission and impact of NEWorks. 

Freedom Advances 2024

"Rise Up & Fight" has earned 6 film prizes, 3 film fest bids

Film prizes

· Award of Excellence – Music Video, 2024 Best Shorts Competition (International)

· Award of Excellence – Animation, 2024 Best Shorts Competition (International)

· Award of Excellence – African American Theme, 2024 Best Shorts Competition (International)

· Best Lyrics Video, 2024 International Music Video Competition

· Honorable Mention – Best Music Video, 2024 Apex Film Awards

· Honorable Mention – Best Animated Short Film, 2024 Apex Film Awards

Film fests

· Semifinalist, 2024 Sunday Shorts Film Festival

· Official Selection, 2024 New York Film & Actor Awards

· Official Selection, The IndieFest Film Awards 2024

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY & THE KENNEDY CENTER present...

'Let Freedom Ring' @ the Kennedy Center

Don't miss this annual MLK birthday celebration feat. Christopher Jackson, esperanza spalding, Chelsey Green, and Lew Sid, along with the NEWorks Voices of America & House Band. Music produced by Nolan Williams, Jr. Hosted by Taye Diggs.

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