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December IAAS Fellowship: Traditional Storyteller

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Holmes Hunter Classroom 207
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The Institute for African American Studies is excited to announce that we will be offering an event to celebrate the season and history with a visit from Kuumba Storytellers of Georgia storyteller Gloria Elder aka Glow Glo.

Kuumba Story Tellers of Georgia was born, "...in 1995 when several local Atlanta storytellers decided to form an affiliate of the National Association of Black Storytellers in Atlanta after attending the National Festival for several years... Kuumba means “Creativity” in Swahili. [Kuumba Story Tellers of Georgia was named after] the sixth day of Kwanzaa [which] celebrates Kuumba, the ability we all have to put our imaginations to work, and use our creative energies and talents to build and maintain a strong and vibrant community."

An esteemed story telling artist, Glow Glo tells stories focused on African and African American folk tales, her personal family traditions, and wholistic and environmental wellness. She has a lengthy performance experience and a wealth of knowledge. We hope you will be entertained and informed with this vital art form and living practice of Black history and tradition.

Please join us for story telling, performance, and snacks December 3rd, Reading Day, from 1:00pm-2:30pm in the Holmes Hunter classroom to listen to traditional stories and to experience this important and affirming artistry. 

Lets commemorate the holiday season and a well earned end of the semester!

 

Departmental Host or Contact:
Gloria Elder
Kuumba Storytellers of Georgia

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