R.A.C.E Matters Presents: The BELONGING Series

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R.A.C.E Matters Presents: The BELONGING Series 〰️

Stories Matter.

Stories Matter is a curated showcase of BIPOC community members sharing true personal stories that will rock your world.

A unique entertainment experience for everyone who enjoys stories well told!

Stories Matter is produced in creative collaboration with

First Annual STORIES MATTER

February 2020

Theme: Belonging 

Featuring storytellers (Front L to R) Justin Trabue, Janice Stone, Barbara Haile, Dr. Joye Carter

(Back L to R) Edward McKinley, Charles Bell, Jr., Erika Stewart, Roberta Richey-Hamilton, Antwon Byrd. 

Second Annual STORIES MATTER

August 2021

Theme: Break Out!

Featuring storytellers Dr. Ruby Simpkins and Dr. Camille O’Bryant.

Videos courtesy of Heraldo Creative.

Third Annual STORIES MATTER

October 2022

Theme: The Beat Goes On…

Featuring storytellers Angela James and Jevon Devon Rowden.

Videos courtesy of Heraldo Creative.

Fourth Annual STORIES MATTER

October 2023

Theme: Water

Featuring storytellers Tezz Yancey and Stan Kelly.

Videos courtesy of Mark Santos.

Fifth Annual STORIES MATTER

Coming October 19, 2024 at Bang The Drum Brewery!

Theme: Space

Personal and historical stories, song, and spoken word about making, holding and transforming space—

whether noun or verb, infinite or confined, real or imaginary. 

Seeking tellers and performers for this LIVE SHOW.

Contact: hello@racemattersslo.org