On May 14th, I will be doing a living history portrayal of Hiram Gorham at Salem Pioneer Cemetery for the Oregon Black Pioneers.  Hiram was an enslaved man who served…

Now that January has come to a close, it is time to get ready for Black History Month 2016. While I agree that Black History should be taught year round,…

As I reflect back on my year of storytelling in 2015, I realize that it has been a great one from beginning to end. My highlights include telling at the…

It has been said by many, that in order to be a good storyteller, one must also be a good listener. Or as a colleague of mine put it, “storytelling…

Recently, I had the opportunity to attend the Wisdom of the Elders 10th Annual Storytelling Festival in Portland, OR and it was such a great cultural experience. Being a first…

I am excited to announce that I have been chosen to be an artist on the Young Audiences of Oregon and SW Washington roster!  Being a part of the Arts…

With the school year beginning, I find it necessary to go back to basics. By basics, I mean returning to my roots as a teller of African & African American folktales….

One can define a mission statement as specifying the goals and objectives in their chosen field or profession.  So, what is my mission statement?  It is to enlighten, enrich, and educate…

My first Summer Reading Program in Dallas, Oregon was a great success. The turnout was wonderful and the audience was very appreciative. The venue was not at the downtown library…