New Harlem Stage CEO Dr. Indira Etwaroo hopes to help artists bring their truth to power [Video]

HARLEM, Manhattan (WABC) — For the last 40 years, Harlem Stage has been a beacon for showcasing up-and-coming artists of color, providing them with a nurturing space to develop their talents and express their truth.

And now, it’s the end of an era for the organization.

The incomparable Pat Cruz has led the non-profit for 25 years. Now she is stepping down and passing the baton to a new leader, who’s ready to carry Harlem Stage forward into a new era.

“I’ve never seen an obstacle,” Cruz said. “I’ve only seen an opportunity.”

It’s that determination that has motivated Cruz all of her life and for the past two decades, as she served as artistic director and CEO of Harlem Stage, guiding young artists of color, and providing them with the resources, the encouragement, and the safe space to be their creative selves.

“I count myself as more a fan of art than anything …