Dr. Barbara Ann Teer, Founder and CEO

2001 Recipient

The National Black Theatre (NBT), located in Harlem, was founded in 1968 by Dr. Barbara Ann Teer, a well known writer, producer, director, teacher, organizer and actress, in order to break from the negative aspects of European culture. NBT works to conserve, sustain, maintain, preserve and promote the rich culture of people of African descent in America.