Blackstorytelling League of Rochester, Inc.
Blackstorytelling League of Rochester, Inc.
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  • Our Tellers
    • David Anderson/Sankofa
    • Mrs. Ruth Anderson
    • Dr. Carolyn Edwards
    • Mrs. Gwendolyn Glenn
    • Mrs. Gail Livingston
    • Robin Nowell
    • Mrs. Venora Rodgers
    • Ms. Shirley Scott
    • Ms. D'Lores Simmons
    • Ms. Barbara Stevens
    • Ms. Eunice White
  • News and Upcoming Events
  • Past Performances,Events
    • Backyard Stories 2018
    • 2019 Spring Concert
    • Rochester Storytellers
    • MLK Celebration 2020
    • Book Release
    • Anna Douglass Award
    • Black History Month
    • Story Club, May 2023
  • Annual Festival
    • 2018 Annual Festival
    • 2017 Annual Festival
    • 2016 Festival
    • 2019 Annual Festival
  • Black, Women's Hist.'24
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    • Home
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Our Tellers
      • David Anderson/Sankofa
      • Mrs. Ruth Anderson
      • Dr. Carolyn Edwards
      • Mrs. Gwendolyn Glenn
      • Mrs. Gail Livingston
      • Robin Nowell
      • Mrs. Venora Rodgers
      • Ms. Shirley Scott
      • Ms. D'Lores Simmons
      • Ms. Barbara Stevens
      • Ms. Eunice White
    • News and Upcoming Events
    • Past Performances,Events
      • Backyard Stories 2018
      • 2019 Spring Concert
      • Rochester Storytellers
      • MLK Celebration 2020
      • Book Release
      • Anna Douglass Award
      • Black History Month
      • Story Club, May 2023
    • Annual Festival
      • 2018 Annual Festival
      • 2017 Annual Festival
      • 2016 Festival
      • 2019 Annual Festival
    • Black, Women's Hist.'24

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Our Tellers
    • David Anderson/Sankofa
    • Mrs. Ruth Anderson
    • Dr. Carolyn Edwards
    • Mrs. Gwendolyn Glenn
    • Mrs. Gail Livingston
    • Robin Nowell
    • Mrs. Venora Rodgers
    • Ms. Shirley Scott
    • Ms. D'Lores Simmons
    • Ms. Barbara Stevens
    • Ms. Eunice White
  • News and Upcoming Events
  • Past Performances,Events
    • Backyard Stories 2018
    • 2019 Spring Concert
    • Rochester Storytellers
    • MLK Celebration 2020
    • Book Release
    • Anna Douglass Award
    • Black History Month
    • Story Club, May 2023
  • Annual Festival
    • 2018 Annual Festival
    • 2017 Annual Festival
    • 2016 Festival
    • 2019 Annual Festival
  • Black, Women's Hist.'24

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Our Mission

The Blackstorytelling League of Rochester, N.Y.Inc. was formally adopted on December 4, 1994 to represent our resolve to advance appreciation of the art of storytelling and how it serves to enhance the well-being of African American people and bring delight and joy to others. We keep this history alive by working in our communities, schools, cultural centers, libraries and other learning venues, and by presenting an annual festival. Blackstorytelling League has as its major objectives the actualization of the Nguzo Saba that builds on several key values that we interpret, including:

  • function as a catalyst to facilitate the study of African foundations in the arts, sciences, and of the histories and cultures out of which we originate.
  • foster Blackstorytelling among children, youth and families; and stimulate them to review and invest in their African heritage as they look at their own special, discrete experiences.
  • organize and sponsor festivals, workshops, and other forums for public consumption.
  • provide a forum whereby appreciators of Blackstorytelling can continue their education in the unique, essential art form that makes up the tradition.

 

The Blackstorytelling League of Rochester is an affiliate of the National Association of Black Storytellers

National Association of Blackstorytellers

Our Programs

African and American American Stories for schools, churches, community centers, special occasions

Solo and Ensemble telling

WORKSHOPS, CONCERTS

Our Publications

"Please No More Oatmeal...." Family Stories, Humorous Stories, Folktales and Fables

"Stories for Kwanzaa" ... Stories for Each Day of Kwanzaa

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