At the 3rd annual LISC Story Slam on November 10, 2021, we featured compelling personal stories from LISC community members and partners responding to a common theme: Turning the Page.
What is a Story Slam?
A story slam is a live storytelling event where tellers (“slammers”) have 3-5 minutes each to tell a true, personal story inspired by a selected theme. If you’re familiar with a poetry slam, you’re close to understanding the style and format of a poetry slam. At a story slam, the tellers use the theme creatively to tell their unique story in a way that moves, amuses, surprises, or captivates the audience. The teller of the most engaging story often receives special recognition from the audience. Participants and attendees may also be familiar with the format from the “The Moth” podcast, WGBH’s “Stories from the Stage,” or from attending a MassMouth live event.
Meet the Storytellers!
Pictured from left to right: Jodi-Tatiana Charles, Maria Espinosa, Donald Osgood, Sr., and Zahirah Truth.
- Jodi-Tatiana Charles, a small business owner whose incredibly creative engagement of her professional community set her on an unexpected path;
- Maria Espinosa, a young woman originally from Ecuador whose story revealed her surprising journey in Boston and the inspiration for her current work with a LISC partner, working to change lives;
- Donald Osgood, Sr, a community stalwart living in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston who found even more ways to use his skills and personal experiences to be a resource for others; and
- Zahirah Truth, an artist and entrepreneur with roots in Everett and Jamaica Plain, shined a light on how the pandemic affected Black and brown girls in her community and how she’s used the power of art to respond.
Meet our Story Slam Honorees
Jennfer Maddox of DHCD Honored for Initiative Helping 50000 Families Avoid Eviction
Announced at the Event
LISC to Pilot Green Jobs Program and Micro Equity Fund for BIPOC Entrepreneurs
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Thank You Small Business Partners
The following BIPOC-owned small businesses were critical partners for producing the Story Slam.
- David Hill Photography & Videography
- Intercreativa
- Kurbside Band
- Sweet Teez Bakery
- The Powell Agency
- Theresa Okokon
- Vantage Graphics
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