Black Nativity, a cherished fifty-three year tradition in Boston, is again  offered as a Christmas gift from the city’s black community to all  people of “good will.” Produced by the National Center of Afro American Artists (NCAAA) since 1970, its cast of more than  seventy-five children and adults never fails to lift our hearts and  spirits as beautiful voices rise in praise and joy. Tens of thousands  have seen Black Nativity and have come to love its energetic, gospel  music and its dramatic dance. Boston’s Black Nativity, longest  running in the nation, embodies the promise of hope and rebirth as  well as the joy that animate our City at its best.  

NCAAA was founded in Boston in 1968 by Dr. Elma Lewis to  annunciate the artistic heritage and contributions of Black people to  local, national and world culture. The Center is active in performing  and visual arts, as well as arts teaching. To learn more about Black  Nativity and the NCAAA, visit blacknativity50.org and ncaaa.org  respectively.  

NCAAA is a not-for-profit institution and all contributions are tax  deductible to the extent provided by law.