Nommo is a Bantu word that means “the magical power of the spoken word to make material change.” This audio documentary project celebrates the oral tradition, vital to African/African American communities by sharing our truths and capturing our essence and our voice, our way. It is designed to reclaim our role as historical actors, by offering narratives that include stories of resistance, resilience and abundance, often distorted or omit from our history.
Nommo Seeks To:
- Reclaim the power of language through the legacy of the African Griot.
- Create supportive, safe and relaxed environments, for community members to share through Nommo workshops, and community gatherings.
- Increase communication in families, neighborhoods, with service providers, and policy makers that promotes fair, honest and equitable dialog.
- Create an audio/video archive of community, and individual stories that can be used as tools to facilitate larger community conversations.
Cookies & Milk
A component of the Nommo Project, Cookies & Milk is firmly rooted in our commitment to strengthening connections within families and communities. Each event brings people together to listen, share and create stories that promote literacy, increase communication and celebrates our culture, resourcefulness and ingenuity. (see workshops).
Telling Spider Tales
Anansi the Spider is West African Spider know throughout the world as a brilliant trickster. He embodies the spirit of rebellion; by overturning the social order, creating wealth out of thin air and cheating death. For an oppressed people Anansi conveyed a simple message from one generation to the next: that freedom and dignity are worth fighting for, at any odds.
The Gunny Wolf – an African American folk tale.
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