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Interviews
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2021-06-23T10:50:20.000Z
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1,281
Video Title:
Juneteenth Porch Stories
Description:
An internationally recognized storyteller, Jan Blake has been performing for over twenty-five years. Specializing in stories from Africa, the Caribbean, and Arabia, she has a well-earned reputation for dynamic and generous storytelling. For Juneteenth, Blake will share two stories – an Ethiopian tale entitled “Fire on the Mountain” followed by her interpretation of a short story by Charles Chesnutt entitled “Mary and Moses.” The program will provide multigenerational audiences with insights into the wisdom and strength of America’s post-slavery communities and the futures they faced. Daniel Black, Professor of African American Studies at Clark University, Atlanta, and a novelist, will interview Blake about how she weaves the African American experience into the body of her work largely focused upon the Diaspora.
Video Duration:
1 hr 2 min 7 sec
YouTube Keywords:
"African American" history culture "black history" museums
