TYA’s 2017 Black History Show kicks off the celebration of 10 years for the organization. This show, “Civil Disobedience-The Revolution Will Not Be Televised”, is a hard-hitting statement about protest, resistance and resilience throughout Africa and the diaspora. TYA pays tribute to the struggles of South Africa, Haiti, Cuba, Guinea and the fight for humanity

Thank you to everyone at the Arts & Technology Academy for having us in your production of Sarafina at THEARC in Washington, DC! This adaption of the broadway musical centers on the social unrest of apartheid South Africa in the mid-1970’s. This compelling “coming-of-age” story follows the title character, Sarafina, during her journey to understand

Taratibu Youth Association hosted elementary and middle-school students for a special Black History Month performance at Joe’s Movement Emporium on Valentine’s Day, Thursday, February 14, 2013. This year we entitled our annual show “Perceptions and Truth,” because its our unique perspective on the images and struggles and triumphs of young people today. This entertaining and educational special performance

Join us in celebrating Black History Month on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at Joe’s Movement Emporium! The Taratibu Youth Association (TYA), in celebration of it’s 5th Annual Black History Show presents, “Perceptions and Truth,” a look at the our beginnings and the contemporary roles young people are made to live, play or survive in. TYA uses several genres

We opened up an amazing “South Africa Night” at the National Press Club, honoring the life, legacy, and values of President Nelson Mandela. The program was held aNovember 26, 2012. We are very grateful to the National Press Club for inviting us to perform. We were also really honored to have a moment with South

Every year we commemorate Black History Month in February. Our 2013 Black History Month shows will be held February 16, 2013. We’ll have a matinee show at 4 p.m. and our evening show will start at 8 p.m. Last year we sold out both shows so get your tickets today! Tickets are available at http://taratibu.eventbrite.com. The