WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Truliant Federal Credit Union has onceagain become a sponsor for the 2007 National Black TheatreFestival.

As in 2005, Truliant hosted a celebrity reception that kickedoff the weeklong activities of this year's Festival. The eventincluded a special portrait that Truliant commissioned of the lateLarry Leon Hamlin, founder and visionary of the National BlackTheatre Festival.

“Truliant is delighted to sponsor the 2007 National BlackTheatre Festival,” said Marc Schaefer, President/CEO of Truliant.“This wonderful event brings so much to Winston-Salem and thesurrounding communities. To be able to provide support for thistype of outreach program that brings talent and guests from aroundthe world, as well as support local art initiatives, is very muchin line with our goal of giving back to the communities we serve.“

The National Black Theatre Festival is an international outreachprogram of the North Carolina Black Repertory Company. Thishistoric event illuminates the powerful theatrical spirit andextraordinary talent of black performers, designers, directors andproducers, from across the country. The event is produced to helpsustain global Black theatre and attracts thousands of guests toWinston-Salem therefore, having economic impact in themillions.