Saturday, Feb.2nd, 2013
2:00-5:00 p.m.
South. Regional -Broward
College Library,
7300 Pines Blvd, Pembroke
Pines, Fl. 33024
Tel: Office: (954)
201-8834
This year's topic is -“Jamaica
Talk" - (Speaking Jamaican-Talking Farrin)
The keynote
speaker , prominent Jamaican storyteller, Amina Blackwood- Meeks is
an alumna of the University of the West Indies, who has done
post-graduate research in Cultural Studies “reaping stories from her
every experience.” Widely acknowledged as the leading female
storyteller in the Caribbean, Ms. Blackwood- Meeks has been instrumental in the
renaissance of the art-form of traditional Caribbean storytelling in the region.
She strives to entertain her audience while relating direct messages about
politics and culture of the Caribbean and worldwide.
She is also a St.
Andrew's High School Alumna, and her educational background includes
government, theatre and education, from which she draws much of the
material in her varied performances.
She has been referred
to as "One of the most dynamic and charismatic proponents of
storytelling; a special and rare talent"; and is the
founder of "Ntukuma" - The Storytelling Foundation of
Jamaica, founder/artistic director of Likkle Story Fest- a
storytelling festival for children; is a workshop facilitator and
motivational speaker.
The event moderator will be Dr. Susan Davis (Dr.Sue) and
will include entertainment by the Jamaican Folk Revue Singers and the
Tallawah Mento Band
Please share this information with family, friends, business associates, church and community groups - all who have a healthy curiosity about the true nature of our language -"speaking farrin" - communicated in the tradition of the African griot.
Please share this information with family, friends, business associates, church and community groups - all who have a healthy curiosity about the true nature of our language -"speaking farrin" - communicated in the tradition of the African griot.
As is customary, we are seeking the support and
sponsorship of our local Jamaican companies, Alumni Associations and
associates.
For information and sponsorship opportunities,
please call/contact Valrie Simpson - (954)-201-8834; Bridget
Edwards (305)879-3942;or any of the Committee members
listed above, before Jan 19th, 2013, for acknowledgement in promotional
material and program.Norma Darby - anansigyal@bellsouth.net).
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