Services

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Charmine as a Storyteller

Charmaine Crowell-White is a vibrant modern-day griot, captivating audiences with her energetic and engaging storytelling performances. Through her approach, she brings to life tales from various African nations, celebrating cultural richness, literacy, nature, and history.

Stories such as How Wisdom Came Into the World, help promote core values:  respect, honesty, cooperation, responsibility, and self-esteem.

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The oral tradition is our first literature. When children and/or adults join together to hear tales of wonder & wisdom, from a multitude of traditions and cultures, empathy and understanding are encouraged each experience highlights common threads running through our lives. People of all ages are drawn into the web of magic that Charmaine creates with words and gestures as she so expertly weaves her tale. 

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Join her on an unforgettable journey that not only entertains but also enlightens, making each story a unique experience. Experience the magic of storytelling like never before!

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Charmaine as Harriet Tubman 

Born: Araminta Harriet Ross, 1820

AKA: Moses, Minty, and The Chosen One.

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This Program offers a close look into the life and achievements of Harriet Tubman (know also as General Moses), whose life was a monument of courage and determination that continues to stand out in American history. 

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Born with the name Araminta "Minty" Ross, Harriet Tubman was married to a free man when she began her dangerous journey from Maryland to Philadelphia in 1849 on foot because she feared that she was to be sold to a plantation in the South. Determined not to live her life under the harsh conditions of American slavery, she escaped.

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When she returned years later for her husband, who was a free man, she discovered he had married again' so Harriet found some more slaves who were searching for freedom to go back with her. She returned to the South thirteen times to rescue and escort hundreds of people seeking freedom in the North. She was a most fearless conductor on the secret network known as The Underground Railroad. Harriet Tubman was a cook, nurse, and spy for Union forces during the American Civil War. In 1863, she was the first woman to lead an armed attack in the War, liberating 700 slaves in the process. She said "I never ran my train off the track, and I never lost a passenger." ​​

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Charmaine as Sojourner Truth

Born: Isabella Baumfree in 1797

AKA: Mau-Mau Bet, Belle, and The Lybian Sybyl

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Isabella Baumfree was born around 1797, in upstate New York. After Isabella claimed her freedom, she embraced a life of service dedicated to the human rights for all.

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In June 1843, Isabella said that God led her to change her name to Sojourner Truth, because she was to "declare the truth of the people." What a fitting name for an ex-slave who became an advocate for the oppressed and devoted her whole life to the overall betterment of society! 

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Charmaine renders a moving impersonation of the Traveller Sojourner who was an exceptional, skilled orator. Truth is best known for a speech she gave at the Women's Rights Convention in Akron, Ohio on May 29, 1851. The former slave decided to speak when she noticed no one was addressing Black women. She rose and delivered a powerful persuasive message that women, particularly Black women, were deserving of the same rights as men. It is still regarded today as one of the most outstanding and beloved speeches of all time.

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Workshop & Keynotes

Charmaine is a former theater arts instructor in public schools. She is a theater artist/actor and  storyteller. She also conducts acting and leadership workshops. She prides herself on demonstrating how theater can be used as a teaching tool for history. Charmaine’s passion for education drives her to create meaningful dialogues at schools, corporate events, and conventions, fostering discussions that resonate with all participants. Join her in celebrating these vital narratives and creating an inclusive space for reflection and growth.