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KEEPERS OF THE CULTURE, Inc.

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Philadelphia's Afrocentric Storytelling Group

Philadelphia's Afrocentric Storytelling Group Philadelphia's Afrocentric Storytelling Group

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KOTC ANNUAL STORYTELLING PROGRAMS

SANKOFA WORKSHOPS

OUR FIRST VIRTUAL LOVE NIGHT!

OUR FIRST VIRTUAL LOVE NIGHT!

Sankofa is a Adinkra symbol on the importance of learning from the past.

Our workshops assist new storyteller to learn the griot/jaliya storytelling traditions. How to effectively present stories relevant to our cultures, past, present and future.

2018: Asante Sana! to Master Storyteller & Educator, Dr. Linda Humes who facilitated  "African American  Storytelling: A Culturally Relevant Tool for Building Community and  Academic Achievement for Urban Public Schools"

OUR FIRST VIRTUAL LOVE NIGHT!

OUR FIRST VIRTUAL LOVE NIGHT!

OUR FIRST VIRTUAL LOVE NIGHT!

28th LOVE NIGHT 2020

Featuring 

JAWARA BISHOP - STORYTELLING IRMA - CHARLOTTE BLAKE ALSTON
ONI LASANA DOIN' DUNBAR AS 'LIAS' MOTHER - ADARA DISMUKE - CARLA WILEY - MAMA NZINGA - BIRDY ROGERS & BUNJO BUTLER, from the center of the universe!

~ Co-Hosts ~

OUR SUN PAUL & WANDA GIGETTS
This event is intended for adults only. Grab your partner and enjoy this evening together!
This storytelling concert will be virtual on Facebook Live.

~ YOUR OPTIONS ~
Register by clicking this link to join our Facebook page "Keepers Of The Culture".


FAMILY DAY

OUR FIRST VIRTUAL LOVE NIGHT!

FAMILY DAY

UBUNTU...I am because we are!

A south east African philosophy on living life to the fullest.


November 22, 2020 ~ SUNDAY @ 2PM

Virtual on Zoom & Facebook 

Free Library of Philadelphia

Parkway Branch


KOTC highlights family oriented stories with performances by our professional, new tellers and our youth segment, The Watoto of Joy.


~ PAST THEMES ~

  • Jambo! Mama Africa 
  • "Ain't It Funny...Stories, Songs & LOL4Real!
  •  Mama Don't 'llow, Daddy Don't 'llow
  • The Animals Could Talk
  • Aesop, The African
  • Voices Of Freedom
  • Bro' Ananse Stories, Oh my!
  • Down On The Farm With Granny Goose


MORE ON 2020 FAMILY DAY

KWANZAA

HER STORY MONTH

FAMILY DAY

December 26th to January 1st

KOTC holds a public celebration on the principals founded by

 Dr. Ron Karenga


  • Umoja : Unity
  • Kujichagulia  : Self-Determination
  • Ujima : Collective Work and Responsibility 
  • Ujamaa : Cooperative Economics
  • Nia  : Purpose
  • Kuumba : Creativity 
  • Imani : Faith

HER STORY MONTH

HER STORY MONTH

HER STORY MONTH

MARCH

We circle up to tell stories of the powerful woman who have touched our lives in tribute to National Woman's Month. 

Join us!

MARCH 2018

KOTC's own BARBARA EASELY- COX graced the EMILY ROLLINS guest chair. 

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is rich with history on woman of color. This is a annual recognition with workshops, lectures, and performances.

THE POWER OF

HER STORY MONTH

HER STORY MONTH

APRIL IS NATIONAL POETRY MONTH


KOTC poets invites local poets from far and near to join us at our Creative Community Story Circle & Monthly Meeting to drop a rhyme in these last days & times.

In our historical segment, we  share the poetry of Phyllis Wheatley, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Langston Hughes, Maya Angelou, Margaret Walker, Nikki Giovanni and other icon's of spoken word.

Family day 2019 - Jambo Mama Africa!

    "As long as we are engaged in storytelling that moves the culture forward, it doesn't matter what format it is."  

    LeVar Burton


    Storyteller ? Performance ? Workshop ? Event ?

    Book a storyteller for Black History Month or KOTC as a ensemble or a Collaboration. Questions?

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    AYA the Adinkra symbol of endurance and resourcefulness. 

    The fern is a hardy plant that can grow in difficult places. 

    "An individual who wears this symbol suggests that he has endured 

    many adversities and outlasted much difficulty." 

    (Willis, The Adinkra Dictionary)

    With YOU : KOTC grows!

    KOTC is a non-profit organization. Your generous tax-deductible donations will fund our mission. 


    Your support will also allow us to bring quality arts-in-education programs to under served schools and neighborhoods in Philadelphia and in the PA, NJ, DE tri-state area.


    KOTC accept checks or money orders via  KOTC  P. O. Box 15083, Phila. PA 19130.


    ALSO, for your convenience feel free to securely submit your credit or debit card for membership payments or a donation by clicking on the PAY PAL button below. 

    Asante Sana! - Thank you!

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    KEEPERS OF THE CULTURE, INC.

    Philadelphia's Afrocentric Storytelling Group

    P. O. BOX 15083  

    Philadelphia, PA 19130


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