Luminaries: Soulful Journeys of Women – Making a Historical Connection
Overview
Soulful Journeys of Women: Making a Historical Connection
Soulful Journeys of Women (SJOW) is dedicated to educating, inspiring and entertaining audiences through powerful portrayals of resilient women of color overcoming extraordinary obstacles on their journeys toward freedom and independence. In this dynamic presentation, SJOW’s founders will share the story behind the organization’s creation, drawing meaningful connections to iconic African American women and exploring issues that continue to impact women today. The storytelling will be enriched with live performance excerpts featuring some of SJOW’s most compelling characters, including legendary figures such as Madam C.J. Walker, Harriet Tubman, Ida B. Wells and Sojourner Truth, sharing timeless lessons of courage, perseverance and determination.
About the Presenters
Donnice Robinson is an actress at two local museums and the co-founder of Soulful Journeys of Women. Portraying both composite characters and prominent historical African American women, she enjoys bringing history alive to all audiences, empowering them to learn from the past and to improve the future.
Tracey Wynn is an actor and storyteller who shares African and African American folktales with school groups and performs historical interpretations of famous African American women with her theater group, Soulful Journeys of Women. Her goal is to ensure that the historical cultural contributions of African American women live on and continue to be a source of inspiration.
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