We tell our stories

“Those who have no record of what their forebears have accomplished lose the inspiration which comes from the teaching of biography and history.”— Dr. Carter G. Woodson “Only pay attention and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things which your eyes have seen, and they do not depart from your heart all the days of your life. Make them known to your children and your grandchildren, impressing these things on their minds and penetrating their hearts with these truths.”— Deuteronomy 4:9 “When you open up some history books, you will find gaping holes of missing and incomplete Black history as you turn the pages. Storytelling fills in those gaps with research and wisdom from the sages. We must tell our stories.”— Rev. Sheila P. Spencer There is a sacredness in passing on our stories as part of both our spiritual legacy and our Black history and culture. Scripture emphasizes the importance of ensuring truth is passed from generation to generation, just as Jesus, a master storyteller, used parables to teach. Our stories, originating not on this continent but in Africa, have been preserved through sermons, Bible classes, family gatherings and the wisdom of our elders. Dr....