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Beat the Drum for Black Storytelling with Sista' Martha

2026-06-25 14:00:00 2026-06-25 15:00:00 America/New_York Beat the Drum for Black Storytelling with Sista' Martha Journey through Black history with Sista' Martha as she weaves lively tales, songs, and poems connecting Africa, the Caribbean, and Black America. Through engaging narratives, experience the vibrancy of characters like Anansi, Alex Haley, and Sojourner Truth. Come, be a part of the story, and join in the fun by playing drums, shakers, and other musical instruments. Largo-Kettering - LK Program Room

Thursday, June 25
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-25 14:00:00 2026-06-25 15:00:00 America/New_York Beat the Drum for Black Storytelling with Sista' Martha Journey through Black history with Sista' Martha as she weaves lively tales, songs, and poems connecting Africa, the Caribbean, and Black America. Through engaging narratives, experience the vibrancy of characters like Anansi, Alex Haley, and Sojourner Truth. Come, be a part of the story, and join in the fun by playing drums, shakers, and other musical instruments. Largo-Kettering - LK Program Room

Largo-Kettering

LK Program Room

Journey through Black history with Sista' Martha as she weaves lively tales, songs, and poems connecting Africa, the Caribbean, and Black America. Through engaging narratives, experience the vibrancy of characters like Anansi, Alex Haley, and Sojourner Truth. Come, be a part of the story, and join in the fun by playing drums, shakers, and other musical instruments.

Martha Ruff is a founding member of the Griots' Circle of Maryland, Inc. and the National Association of Black Storytellers, Inc. Her lively performance and resonating voice captivate audiences as she shares African-American folktales and songs, Caribbean stories, African legends, and modern fables.

Largo-Kettering

Phone: 301-336-4044
Branch manager
Quemar Rhoden

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Mon, May 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, May 19 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 20 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 23 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 24 Closed
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Wed, May 20 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 23 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 24 Closed

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