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To Honor, Recognize, and Celebrate Nia Performing Arts Inc. and the 21st Year of Producing Black Nativity by Langston Hughes in Columbus
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WHEREAS, Nia Performing Arts Inc. is a community-based non-profit that serves Central Ohio by utilizing the power of stage productions to instill life skills, confidence, and discipline while preserving the contributions of African-American artists; and
WHEREAS, among its most popular productions is an annual staging of the classic Black Nativity by Langston Hughes, providing holiday joy and spreading the impact of the arts throughout the community; and
WHEREAS, on Saturday, December 16th, 2023, Nia will be performing its 21st season of Black Nativity with two shows (2:30 and 7:00pm) at East High School (1500 East Broad St.); and
WHEREAS, the annual staging of Black Nativity greatly benefits the community, including providing actors and artists an outlet to express their creativity, highlighting local vendors at the venue, and offering a welcoming and joyous environment for all residents; and
WHEREAS, City Council greatly values Columbus’ artistic and cultural assets and honors and thanks the organizations who support them; and
WHEREAS, The City of Columbus thanks Nia Performing Arts for their contribution to our community and wishes them a successful production this year and beyond; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council honors, recognizes, and celebrates Nia Performing Arts Inc. and the 21st year of successfully producing Black Nativity by Langston Hughes.