The American Theatre Critics Association (ATCA) has named critic and journalist Brittani Samuel to receive the inaugural Edward Medina Prize for Excellence in Cultural Criticism.  ATCA created this new award to recognize theater critics and journalists in the United States from under-represented groups who write about theater and its role in highlighting people from various cultures, backgrounds and experiences. The prize also is intended to encourage increased readership of cultural criticism composed by diverse writers and critics from under-represented groups. Brittani Samuel (she/her) is a Caribbean-American arts journalist, theater critic, and co-editor of 3Views on Theater. As part of the Edward Medina Prize, Samuel will receive a cash award, a complimentary annual ATCA membership and travel and accommodation costs for the November 2022 ATCA conference in New York City. She will receive her award during the ATCA conference. Press contact: David John Chavez/ATCA (408/914-8292)...