"David Harewood Becomes RADA's First Black President, Aims to Mentor Resilient Young Actors"
Actor David Harewood, known for his roles in Homeland and Supergirl, has been appointed as the new president of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (Rada), succeeding Sir Kenneth Branagh. Cynthia Erivo, star of the upcoming Wicked film, will serve as vice president. Both Harewood and Erivo are former Rada students and expressed their excitement in supporting and guiding young talent in the industry. Sir Kenneth Branagh, who served as president for nine years, welcomed the new appointments, highlighting Rada's legacy of training renowned actors.