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a.    Goal of expanding and deepening the impact of authentic storytelling of formerly enslaved African Americans under the guidance of Master Storyteller Sister Damielle Daniel.

b.    Launching 1st three 6-week courses for African American participants

i.      Capturing the stories of selected  little known – but impactful – Twin Cities African Americans

ii.      Introduction to acquiring the skill of Spoken Word artistry  under the guidance of Master Artist Sister Tisch Jones; and

          iii.     Drum Whisperings: introduction to playing African drums and the history of this ancient instrument under the guidance of Master Drummer, Brother Ghana M’Baye.

iv.     Authentic Voices: the art of Oral Storytelling from an African/African American Perspective under the guidance of the BSA Master Storytellers