The StoryCorps Griot Initiative

StoryCorps Griot is a one-year initiative, funded by the Corporation for
Public Broadcasting <http://www.cpb.org/>, to collect interviews from at
least 1,750 African Americans. From February 15, 2007, through February
28, 2008, the StoryCorps Griot Initiative will make stops of up to six weeks
in nine locations across the nation, partnering with radio stations,
historically black colleges and universities, and other cultural
institutions and membership organizations, to record and distribute the
stories of 1,750 African Americans. The StoryCorps Griot Initiative will
place a special emphasis on the stories of World War II veterans and men
and women involved in the Civil Rights struggle.

The StoryCorps Griot Initiative will help ensure that the voices,
experiences, and life stories of African Americans will be preserved and
presented with dignity. It will also build bonds between citizens and
broadcast media by celebrating our shared humanity and collective
identity.

Where will StoryCorps Griot visit?

Atlanta, GA Feb 15-Mar 24, 2007
Newark, NJ Mar 29-May 5, 2007
Detroit, MI May 10-Jun 16, 2007
Chicago, IL Jun 21-Jul 27, 2007
Oakland, CA Aug 2-Sep 7, 2007

We will be announcing more cities on the StoryCorps Griot tour soon. Be
sure to check back on this page to see when we're coming to a city near you!