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Actor, Dramatist, Historian, and Storyteller. As a Living History performer, storytelling is my vehicle for sharing untapped American history. Woventales reclaims and creates heightened awareness about Black Women's contributions and struggles that have made Black American survival and progress possible. They have fought for truths for themselves and their communities. Ona Judge Staines her owners, George, and Martha Washington. She was a criminal until her death because of one decision, which changed her life and American History in our eyes. Harriet Tuman was one of the most daring and effective spies during the Civil War, leading soldiers into battle and not losing a single man. Zora Neale Hurston was a woman of enormous talent, a central figure of the Harlem Renaissance, and an outstanding novelist, journalist, folklorist, and anthropologist.
History has power and Black women need its truths to challenge hateful assumptions, negative stereotypes, myths, and lies, and distort their role in the progress of time. My audience benefits from my presenting a more complete and accurate understanding of the past and gaining insight into our national history.
The women I portray exerted a profound influence on aspects of American culture.
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Oney Judge runaway slave of George Washington
Oney Judge telling her story
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Artist / Creative (Individual)
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Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship
Year Founded:
1997
Institution/Business Type:
Artist / Creative (Individual)
Legal Status:
Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship
Year Founded:
1997
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Theater - GeneralAdditional Disciplines:
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Kansas City MO. Women's Center /UCOC
Date: 11/2021-11/2021
Performance of Ona Judge Staines "If I am not for myself who would be for me."
Boott Cotton Mill Museum Lowell MA
Date: 03/2020-03/2020
Solo performance "I Can't Die But Once" Harriet Tubman gave speeches before and after the Civil War, as a way of raising money for her humanitarian causes. However, it is 1904 and Harriet is at the 28th Annual Convention of the New York State Suffrage Association. Susan B. Anthony was the scheduled speaker, while Harriet was in attendance, not scheduled to speak. However, an impromptu introduction by Anthony led to Tubman's speaking at lengrh.
WESTFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INCORPORATED
Historical Society / Commission
Date: 03/2020-03/2020
Solo performance "I Can't Die But Once" Harriet Tubman gave speeches before and after the Civil War, as a way of raising money for her humanitarian causes. However, it is 1904 and Harriet is at the 28th Annual Convention of the New York State Suffrage Association. Susan B. Anthony was the scheduled speaker, while Harriet was in attendance, not scheduled to speak. However, an impromptu introduction by Anthony led to Tubman's speaking at length.
Nashua Community College
Date: 02/2020-02/2020
Solo performance for the purpose to provide access to high quality innovative educational and opportunities for students and educators that promote respect for diversity. Teaching Hard History in the first person perspective. "I Can't Die But Once" Harriet Tubman gave speeches before and after the Civil War, as a way of raising money for her humanitarian causes. However, it is 1904 and Harriet is at the 28th Annual Convention of the New York State Suffrage Association. Susan B. Anthony was the scheduled speaker, while Harriet was in attendance, not scheduled to speak. However, an impromptu introduction by Anthony led to Tubman's speaking at length. Eleventh and Twelve Graders 300 brought into the campus, Vice President Student and Community Affairs603.578.8900 Ext. 1528 Email lgonzalez@ccsnh.edu
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$700 - $3,000NEST Eligible Artist
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$700 + mileage, hotel, and air flight when necessary.State of Residence:
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