RI BLACK STORYTELLERS EVENT
AT WEAVER LIBRARY
Rochel Garner Coleman
Celebrate Black History Month with the power of storytelling. Join us at Weaver Library on Saturday, February 18 at 3:00 for a performance by Rhode Island Black Storytellers (RIBS). This upbeat and interactive program is geared for families with children ages 3-12.
Founded in 1998, RIBS is a small non-profit based out of Providence, Rhode Island dedicated to promoting the awareness, appreciation, and application of Black storytelling. They define Black storytelling as an oral art from African and African descended people from around the world. They share their craft through performances, workshops, cultural, educational, and historical experiences.
RIBS does not just tell Black stories; they also aim to help others do the same. They do it not just because they believe it is important for Black communities to know their own history and culture, but for everyone to experience Black culture presented by Black people.
This performance will feature actor, singer, storyteller Rochel Garner Coleman. Rochel has been performing since he was 9 years old.
He travels nationally and internationally sharing stories of Black historical legends such as Nat Love and Cool Papa Bell in shows developed using the research to performance method.