CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — The Worldwide African American Museum (IAAM) and Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) introduced a brand new collaboration Monday to spotlight African American historical past and tradition within the Lowcountry.
By means of CCPL’s Dial-A-Story, listeners can now entry the IAAM’s Hidden Gems tales.
IAAM’s Hidden Gems initiative was designed with youthful audiences in thoughts, to assist them uncover lesser-known narratives, artifacts, and contributions of African People all through historical past. By deciding on extension 6 on the CCPL’s Dial-A-Story line, listeners can expertise immersive, significant narratives that commemorate African American historical past and heritage.
CCPL launched its extremely accessible Dial-A-Story initiative in Sept. 2020. By dialing 843-805-6806, listeners can hear tales narrated by library employees and visitor storytellers, together with brief tales, poems, and e-book excerpts tailor-made to kids, teenagers, and adults respectively.
“This collaboration permits us to supply an accessible and interesting approach for our neighborhood to listen to tales that commemorate resilience, heritage, and identification,” mentioned CCPL Government Director Angela Craig. “By amplifying these narratives, we hope to encourage curiosity, reflection, and a deeper appreciation of the contributions of African People to our shared historical past.”
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Information 4 known as Dial-A-Story and chosen the Hidden Gems extension, and listened to a narrative by documentary filmmaker and cultural historian Julian Gooding. He together with members of the IAAM Youth Advisory Council and grasp storyteller and Gullah Geechee cultural preservationist Natalie Daise all helped contribute to growing unique tales for Hidden Gems that will likely be out there by means of Dial-A-Story.
“From e-book drives to summer season studying workshops and finally Dial-A-Story, our partnership [with CCPL] was integral to increasing the Museum’s attain into the neighborhood earlier than we had even opened our doorways,” mentioned Malika Pryor, IAAM’s Chief Studying & Engagement Officer. “IAAM stays dedicated to working with the Charleston County Public Library to create the sorts of experiences that convey historical past and tradition to life and make literacy thrilling and enjoyable.”
IAAM mentioned the partnership with CCPL will proceed to broaden entry to tales that educate, encourage, and protect historical past for audiences of all ages, guaranteeing they’ll join with the wealthy traditions of African American storytelling.
