By Storyteller Linda Gorham Story Summary In kindergarten, Linda dressed in green for St. Patrick’s Day, was told by a teacher, “My, my, I’ve never seen an Irish N-word before!” In 7th grade, Linda was told by her classmates, “You…
I am Somebody
By Storyteller Linda Gorham [youtuber youtube=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-o6KtNh0w1k’] Story Summary: Reflecting on her family, storyteller Linda Gorham raises powerful images in celebration of her ancestors in “I Am Somebody.” From a proud and determined father to a strong and devoted mother to…
Plastic Glory
By Linda Gorham Story Summary: Linda’s grandmother lived in what her sisters and she called “The Plastic Palace.” Her grandmother covered everything with plastic. Everything … chairs, tables, lampshades … and, of course, her living room couch, including the…
The Book
By Linda Gorham Story Summary: Linda’s father had a little black book. He said it was written just for her and he said it was full of all the values she needed for a successful life. Linda loved it.…
Rosa
By Linda Gorham Story Summary: Rosa Parks is best known for her refusal to give up her seat to a white man on a Montgomery, Alabama bus in 1955. Her action galvanized the growing Civil Rights Movement and led to…