Stories Matter is the grand finale in the event series, BELONGING: Local Expressions of Black Empowerment and Possibility. This live, curated story performance features a diverse lineup of Black community members telling personal stories that are real and revealing, hilarious, human and healing. Storytellers include Dr. Joye Carter, the first Black American in the United States to become a Chief Medical Examiner; a young soccer player who makes his way into the heart of his new team, and many more. A unique entertainment experience for everyone who enjoys stories well told!.
In creative collaboration with The Reboot – Storytelling ReImagined
Registration required. Check back for event link.
Additional BELONGING events, include:
February 1st through April 30th Portraits and Perspectives at Downtown SLO, 1135 Chorro St.
February 1st through April 30th Portraits and Perspectives at San Luis Obispo Library, 995 Palm St.
February 12th Black Business Belongs: Black Business Leaders Forum moderated by City Councilwoman Erica Stewart, at SeaCrest Hotel.
In commemoration of Black History Month, on February 1st local organization R.A.C.E. Matters will launch a month-long, multimedia, multi-location event series entitled BELONGING. The series kicks off February 1st with the R.A.C.E. Matters produced short documentary film Kut to be the Best- the Last Black Barbershop in SLO. The BELONGING program also includes Portraits and Perspectives: photography and oral history excerpts at the Downtown SLO Association office and the San Luis Obispo Library. Rounding out the month, R.A.C.E. Matters will also host a Black business leaders forum and evening of live storytelling. Some events have limited space and require reservations. See racemattersslo.org for details.
R.A.C.E. Matters SLO County is a community-based organization that amplifies the voices of Black and other People of Color, in an effort to build an actively anti-racist Central Coast.