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LA Dance Chronicle Highlights Urban Bush Women’s 40th Anniversary
Urban Bush Women 4/24/24 Urban Bush Women 4/24/24

LA Dance Chronicle Highlights Urban Bush Women’s 40th Anniversary

Urban Bush Women, the trailblazing dance company known for its powerful storytelling and commitment to social justice, was featured in LA Dance Chronicle in celebration of their 40th Anniversary.

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UBW CONTINUES its 40TH ANNIVERSARY WITH MULTI-CITY PERFORMANCES and workshops, FEB-APR 2024
Urban Bush Women 2/23/24 Urban Bush Women 2/23/24

UBW CONTINUES its 40TH ANNIVERSARY WITH MULTI-CITY PERFORMANCES and workshops, FEB-APR 2024

Multi-city performances explore issues of equity, justice, and identity with iconic works by UBW founder Jawole Willa Jo Zollar, and mesmerizing new pieces by artistic directors Chanon Judson and Mame Diarra Speis. (February - April 2024)

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2024 SAMUEL H. SCRIPPS/AMERICAN DANCE FESTIVAL AWARD TO BE PRESENTED TO JAWOLE WILLA JO ZOLLAR
Urban Bush Women 2/2/24 Urban Bush Women 2/2/24

2024 SAMUEL H. SCRIPPS/AMERICAN DANCE FESTIVAL AWARD TO BE PRESENTED TO JAWOLE WILLA JO ZOLLAR

The American Dance Festival (ADF) will present the 2024 Samuel H. Scripps/American Dance Festival Award for lifetime achievement to Jawole Willa Jo Zollar.

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UBW ANNOUNCES 2023 APPRENTICES AS PART OF THE NEW YORK COMMUNITY TRUST VAN LIER FELLOWSHIP
Urban Bush Women 3/22/23 Urban Bush Women 3/22/23

UBW ANNOUNCES 2023 APPRENTICES AS PART OF THE NEW YORK COMMUNITY TRUST VAN LIER FELLOWSHIP

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UBW'S "HAINT BLU" JOURNEY CONTINUES IN MIAMI
Todd Wilson 1/30/23 Todd Wilson 1/30/23

UBW'S "HAINT BLU" JOURNEY CONTINUES IN MIAMI

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URBAN BUSH WOMEN’S 2022 SUMMER LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
Todd Wilson 6/7/22 Todd Wilson 6/7/22

URBAN BUSH WOMEN’S 2022 SUMMER LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

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UBW FOUNDER JAWOLE JO WILLA ZOLLAR HONORED AT 2022 APAP AWARDS
Todd Wilson 5/24/22 Todd Wilson 5/24/22

UBW FOUNDER JAWOLE JO WILLA ZOLLAR HONORED AT 2022 APAP AWARDS

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THE NEW YORK COMMUNITY TRUST VAN LIER FELLOWSHIP SUPPORTS UBW THREE YEAR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
Todd Wilson 5/5/22 Todd Wilson 5/5/22

THE NEW YORK COMMUNITY TRUST VAN LIER FELLOWSHIP SUPPORTS UBW THREE YEAR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

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URBAN BUSH WOMEN LAUNCHES NEW CHOREOGRAPHIC CENTER INITIATIVE PRODUCING PROGRAM (CCI 2.0)
Wally Hasnat 3/29/22 Wally Hasnat 3/29/22

URBAN BUSH WOMEN LAUNCHES NEW CHOREOGRAPHIC CENTER INITIATIVE PRODUCING PROGRAM (CCI 2.0)

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URBAN BUSH WOMEN FOUNDER & CHIEF VISIONING PARTNER JAWOLE WILLA JO ZOLLAR NAMED A 2021 MACARTHUR FELLOW
Todd Wilson 9/29/21 Todd Wilson 9/29/21

URBAN BUSH WOMEN FOUNDER & CHIEF VISIONING PARTNER JAWOLE WILLA JO ZOLLAR NAMED A 2021 MACARTHUR FELLOW

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$2.74 BILLION DONATION TO 286 ORGANIZATIONS "EMPOWERING VOICES THE WORLD NEEDS TO HEAR.”
Todd Wilson 7/8/21 Todd Wilson 7/8/21

$2.74 BILLION DONATION TO 286 ORGANIZATIONS "EMPOWERING VOICES THE WORLD NEEDS TO HEAR.”

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To Black Women-Led Organizations...  The Great Work Continues
Todd Wilson 7/8/21 Todd Wilson 7/8/21

To Black Women-Led Organizations... The Great Work Continues

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URBAN BUSH WOMEN NAMED ONE OF AMERICA’S CULTURAL TREASUREs
Todd Wilson 9/24/20 Todd Wilson 9/24/20

URBAN BUSH WOMEN NAMED ONE OF AMERICA’S CULTURAL TREASUREs

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URBAN BUSH WOMEN ANNOUNCES NEW ARTISTIC DIRECTORS AT 35TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Todd Wilson 7/5/19 Todd Wilson 7/5/19

URBAN BUSH WOMEN ANNOUNCES NEW ARTISTIC DIRECTORS AT 35TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

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