Rise of the American Griots

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When young Black teen, Nani, discovers she holds a gift that connects her to a long line of storytellers descended from her enslaved ancestors, she must quickly adjust to her new position in order to find a cure to an unknown illness rapidly spreading through the Black community. But with time not in her favor, can she rally enough support among new friends to save her family? And her people?

Episode List

Tape Ten

Sep 20th, 2024 3:10 PM

The Past and the Present finally come face-to-face. What does the future hold? ------------ Thank you so much to everyone who has contributed to this production! CAST: McKenzie Franklin as Nani Joshua Curry as Charlie Jada M. Darden as Tayla Jordan Loman as Nazim Michael Cortez as Eric Yani Barrow as Dia James Bond as Elijah Samantha Haughawout as Syn Annaya Barnes as Angry Spirit SPECIAL THANKS: Nyla Smith (Singer/Songwriter) Dr. Deanna Koretsky The Annotated African American Folktales by Henry Louis Gates and Maria Tatar Spelman College English Department Spelman College Tech Department Royalty Free Sounds

Tape Nine

Sep 19th, 2024 3:10 PM

Syn leaves her final gift... much needed answers. ------------ Thank you so much to everyone who has contributed to this production! CAST: McKenzie Franklin as Nani Joshua Curry as Charlie Jada M. Darden as Tayla Jordan Loman as Nazim Michael Cortez as Eric Yani Barrow as Dia James Bond as Elijah Samantha Haughawout as Syn Annaya Barnes as Angry Spirit SPECIAL THANKS: Nyla Smith (Singer/Songwriter) Dr. Deanna Koretsky The Annotated African American Folktales by Henry Louis Gates and Maria Tatar Spelman College English Department Spelman College Tech Department Royalty Free Sounds

Tape Eight

Sep 18th, 2024 3:10 PM

With a renewed sense of energy, Nani picks up where she left off. ------------ Thank you so much to everyone who has contributed to this production! CAST: McKenzie Franklin as Nani Joshua Curry as Charlie Jada M. Darden as Tayla Jordan Loman as Nazim Michael Cortez as Eric Yani Barrow as Dia James Bond as Elijah Samantha Haughawout as Syn Annaya Barnes as Angry Spirit SPECIAL THANKS: Nyla Smith (Singer/Songwriter) Dr. Deanna Koretsky The Annotated African American Folktales by Henry Louis Gates and Maria Tatar Spelman College English Department Spelman College Tech Department Royalty Free Sounds

Tape Seven

Sep 17th, 2024 3:10 PM

In her final hour, Nani accepts a lifeline. ------------ Thank you so much to everyone who has contributed to this production! CAST: McKenzie Franklin as Nani Joshua Curry as Charlie Jada M. Darden as Tayla Jordan Loman as Nazim Michael Cortez as Eric Yani Barrow as Dia James Bond as Elijah Samantha Haughawout as Syn Annaya Barnes as Angry Spirit SPECIAL THANKS: Nyla Smith (Singer/Songwriter) Dr. Deanna Koretsky The Annotated African American Folktales by Henry Louis Gates and Maria Tatar Spelman College English Department Spelman College Tech Department Royalty Free Sounds

Tape Six

Nov 12th, 2023 6:21 PM

Nani comes face to face with her fate. Can she handle it? ------------ Thank you so much to everyone who has contributed to this production! CAST: McKenzie Franklin as Nani Joshua Curry as Charlie Jada M. Darden as Tayla Jordan Loman as Nazim Michael Cortez as Eric Yani Barrow as Dia James Bond as Elijah Samantha Haughawout as Syn Annaya Barnes as Angry Spirit SPECIAL THANKS: Nyla Smith (Singer/Songwriter) Dr. Deanna Koretsky The Annotated African American Folktales by Henry Louis Gates and Maria Tatar Spelman College English Department Spelman College Tech Department Royalty Free Sounds

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