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"The Story of the Mosaic"
Our theme was "The Story of the Mosaic." Together, we shared stories, music, and art together as traditional griot storytellers have done for years to connect the voices of our past and present.
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Telling the Story of the Mosaic
The Griot Conversations
(Senior Activity Room)
10:30-11:15 a.m.
Ms. Diana Madoshi & Ms. Murial Moore: Community Icons
Ms. Madoshi and Ms. Moore share stories about their experience in the 1960's as icons of the movement.
Moderator: Samara Frank - Whitney High School
11:30 - 12:15 p.m.
Unity Lewis: A Generation of Art
Renowned artist Unity Lewis shares his experience representing generations of artists.
Moderator: Anissa McGhee - Whitney High School
12:30 - 1:15 p.m.
Black Excellence - Three panelists share their journey.
Panelists: Reginald Williams, Fire Chief, City of Rocklin; Dr. William Syms Ph.D., Executive Dean of Student Equity and Completion; Carolyn Lee, VP of Agency, State Farm Insurance, Retired.
Moderator: Jacoby Wylie - Rocklin High School
Griot - A griot is a West African historian, storyteller, praise singer, poet, and/or musician. The griot is a repository of oral tradition and is often seen as a leader due to their position as an advisor to royal personages.