Truliant Federal Credit Union participated as one of the sponsors for the National Black Theatre Festival in 2005 and 2007. In both years, the week-long festivities began with a celebrity reception hosted by Truliant. In 2007, the event included a special portrait that Truliant commissioned of the late Larry Leon Hamlin, founder and visionary of the National Black Theatre Festival.

“Truliant is delighted to be one of the sponsors for the National Black Theatre Festival,” said Marc Schaefer, President/CEO of Truliant. “This wonderful event brings so much to Winston-Salem and the surrounding communities. To be able to provide support for this type of outreach program that brings talent and guests from around the world, as well as support local art initiatives, is very much in line with our goal of giving back to the communities we serve. “

The National Black Theatre Festival is an international outreach program of the North Carolina Black Repertory Company. This historic event illuminates the powerful theatrical spirit and extraordinary talent of black performers, designers, directors and producers, from across the country. The event is produced to help sustain global Black theatre and attracts thousands of guests to Winston-Salem therefore, having economic impact in the millions.   Truliant’s sponsorship of the National Black Theatre is just one of the many community events that the Credit Union has sponsored in their service areas. As part of Truliant’s core mission, they are committed to giving back to the communities they serve.

Pictured from left to right: Congressman Mel Watt, Marc Schaefer, Leo Rucker (artist), Truliant Board Member Lafayette Jones, and Sylvia Sprinkle-Hamlin. The portrait is an artist rendition of the late Larry leo Hamlin, founder of the National Black Theatre Festival.