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"The Mecca" is a colloquial term that describes a place or institution highly regarded and respected within the Black community for its significance, influence, and impact on Black culture. For over a decade, the Atlanta Black Theatre Festival has served as a hub for Black playwrights, actors, directors, and other theatre professionals to showcase their work, collaborate, and advance the representation of Black stories on stage. The Mecca of Black theatre is a symbolic designation that recognizes the importance of the space or entity in nurturing Black talent, fostering creativity, and contributing to the richness and preservation of Black theatrical traditions.