Program Note:
Inspired by Tamara Winfrey Harris’s Dear Black Girl: Letters from Your Sisters on Stepping into Your Power, Dear Black Child is a letter to Black youth on embracing joy and curiosity in relationships and self-identity. Moments that seem merely playful, such as having a crush on someone, can culminate into a lifelong journey of growth. In these moments, we learn more about ourselves as individuals—our strengths and capabilities.

So to all Black children, I say, fall in love to connect with someone. Fall in love to test what’s possible. And always remember to love yourself. Because you ARE Black and beautiful.