The New Embassy: BLACK MAGIC / BLACK POWER
Originally aired on April 26
Re-release February 01
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Consider Disabled, Deaf and Mad futures through a riveting set of performances by Black artists. Curated by Syrus Marcus Ware, this New Embassy event (originally aired April 26, 2022) from the Toronto International Festival of Authors explores the effects of the pandemic and white supremacy with performances by spoken word artist Britta B., actor and Deaf Olympian Courage Bacchus, and dance/movement artists Jaz Fairy J and Rodney Diverlus.
This event is presented with ASL interpretation and visual captions.
The New Embassy is a digital mini-series of spoken word, poetry, prose, theatrical readings, music and dance, inspired by Toronto’s renowned, historic Bohemian Embassy. It introduces a new generation of artists shaping Canada’s ever-evolving literary scene. This event is presented as part of the CoMotion Festival.
CW // This event contains strong language and images of a sexual nature. Discretion is advised.
This event is currently re-released as part of Harbourfront Centre’s 2023 KUUMBA Presented by TD Bank Group, Toronto’s largest Black Futures Month celebration. The video is available to watch for free throughout the month of February. Learn more here.
Curated by Syrus Marcus Ware
Produced by Toronto International Festival of Authors
Co-Presented with CoMotion Festival
The New Embassy event series is funded by the Canada Council for the Arts through the Digital NOW program.
