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How 'Black Out' nights create space for overlooked theatregoers

Some Canadian theatres are putting on performances exclusively for Black audiences for one night. Caryn Ceolin with how organizers say ‘Black Out’ nights carve out a safe space for historically overlooked theatregoers.

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