To be the preeminent artistic hub of film, theater, dance, and music of the African diaspora in Los Angeles. Where performing arts are presented at the highest artistic level—drawing diverse audiences, nurturing bold new voices, and redefining how our stories are seen and valued. We strive to be a destination where artistic excellence meets community engagement, where tradition and imagination intersect, and where transformative experiences of performing arts inspire pride, dialogue, and connection beyond our walls.
Unity: We build bridges across difference, uplift marginalized voices, and create space for shared struggle, healing, and joy.
Integrity: We pursue artistic excellence, technical prowess, and authenticity in all our programs and productions.
Self-Determination: We believe artists and communities have the right to define themselves, tell their own stories, and shape their own futures.
Art as Power: We believe that artistic expression is a vital tool for education, liberation, and social change.