Have you ever wondered if there was an audience waiting to support Black Theatre? The Drinking Gourd is a powerful reminder that there is. Our stories deserve to be told, and there is a community of creatives, artists, and theatre enthusiasts ready to show up and support them. Never let one “no” keep you from pursuing your dreams. Sometimes, all it takes is believing in the work and finding the community that believes in it, too. What an inspiring conversation with Jamil Jude (True Colors Theatre), Dedra D. Woods (The Hansberry Project), and Jonathan McCory (National Black Theatre) about the power of perseverance, community, and creating space for Black stories on stage.