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FESTIVAL ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES

Journal Ads and Sponsors help ensure these traditions remain accessible for generations to come.

For more than 40 years, NABS has preserved, promoted and perpetuated the rich traditions of African and African American storytelling.

​Our Mission is to:

  • Preserve cultural heritage

  • Amplify diverse voices

  • Educate future generations

  • Build community through story

 

44 Years of Impact:

  • National membership

  • Annual Festival & Conference

  • Youth programming

  • Cultural preservation initiatives

 

Why Storytelling Matters;

Stories Change Lives

Storytelling is more than entertainment.

It is:

  • Education

  • Cultural preservation

  • Historical memory

  • Leadership development

  • Community healing

Festival Audience:

  • Educators

  • Authors

  • Librarians

  • Parents

  • Students

  • Artists

  • Community leaders

  • Cultural organizations

 

Audience Reach:

  • National attendees

  • Multi-generational participation

  • Strong community engagement

  • Digital and social media visibility

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Why Sponsor:

Your support provides:

✓ National brand exposure

✓ Direct community engagement

✓ Cultural leadership visibility

✓ Corporate social responsibility impact

✓ Alignment with education, diversity, and cultural preservation

Journal Ads

There is no additional fee for adding a photograph to your ad.

  • All Advertisements must be camera-ready.

  • Submission deadline:  August 31, 2026

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The Authentic Voice of Blackstorytelling
National Association of Black Storytellers, Inc.

(410) 947-1117
a 501(c)(3) organization Co-Founded by Mother Mary Carter Smith and Mama Linda Goss - P.O. Box 67722, Baltimore, MD 21215

​​​©2025 National Association of Black Storytellers. Original website designed by Be Light Media LLC. Revised and Managed by NABS Inc.

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