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Celebrate Black History Month with Storyteller Diane Ferlatte

February 21, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm

Storyteller Diane Ferlatte

Join us in celebrating Black History Month with internationally renowned storyteller Diane Ferlatte. With her captivating storytelling style, Diane brings to life the vibrant narratives and rich traditions of African American culture. She will share stories from the earliest days of slavery to the present day, including songs, American Sign Language, humor, and audience participation. The 45-minute event is suitable for ages 5+.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i. This a production of the University of Hawaii at Manoa Outreach College’s Statewide Cultural Extension Program with additional funding provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, and the University of Hawaii.


Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. Program schedule is subject to change.

Details

Date:
February 21, 2024
Time:
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
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Island

Hawaii

Recommended for

Adults, Children, Families, Teens

Branch

Hawaii – Hilo
300 Waianuenue Ave
Hilo, HI 96720 United States
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Phone:
808-933-8890

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