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Meet our network...
The NABS Affiliate Network is a powerful collective of storytelling organizations dedicated to preserving, sharing, and elevating the art of Black storytelling. Spanning across the nation and beyond, our Affiliates bring together storytellers, educators, and cultural advocates who are committed to keeping this rich tradition alive.
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Through collaboration, shared resources, and dynamic programming, our network strengthens the storytelling community, amplifies diverse voices, and ensures that the legacy of Black storytelling continues to inspire generations.
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Explore our Affiliates and connect with storytellers near you!
Black Storytellers Alliance (BSA)
Black Storytellers of San Diego, Inc. (BSSD)
San Diego, CA
Join the NABS Affiliate Program!
Become a part of a national network dedicated to preserving and elevating Black storytelling. As a NABS Affiliate, your organization will gain access to exclusive resources, collaboration opportunities, and increased visibility while supporting the rich tradition of Black storytelling. Connect with storytellers nationwide, participate in our annual festival and conference, and help sustain this powerful art form.
History
During 1993-94, an initiative to establish NABS affiliate organizations was activated. It was called the Organizational Affiliates Initiative. The intention of this initiative was, and is, to increase the number of individuals involved in keeping the African Oral Tradition alive through a national and international network of storytelling organizations. In 1995, the Affiliate Development Program and a National Director’s position were created to focus on the development of these organizations.
About Baba Jamal Koram (Ancestor)
A master storyteller with a voice like buttered honey, Baba Jamal Koram's stories from the African tradition and from his own life speak to the truth in all of our hearts. His stories are enhanced with his Mbira, drumming, and audience participation.
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Baba Jamal Koram has been a featured storyteller at the National Storytelling Festival, the Smithsonian, and Kennedy Center, and has received the Circle of Excellence Oracle Award from the National Storytelling Network and the Zora Neale Hurston Award from the National Association of Black Storytelling.
