Tahira Productions, Inc

08/14/2026

A giant amongst giants had ascended to the land of the ancestors! Dr. David “Sankofa” Anderson, my dear mentor, your name will forever be said in the circle!

08/03/2026

07/27/2026

My favorite time of the year!
Welcome to 2026 cohort of the Wilmington Black Storytelling Residency (WBSR). More than a dozen storytellers, poets, spoken word artists from across the country, have a descended upon the great city of Wilmington for intensive learning experience in the arts of !
WBSR, now in its fifth year, is presented by Cityfest, Inc. Cityfest, Inc. in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, with generous support from our 2026 Sponsors:
Delaware Division of Art
State of Delaware
Staybridge Suites
Tina Betz Urban Artist Exchange
Wilmington Celebrates Delaware 250
The Monday Club. Photo Credit: Joy Harrison (Joy.) / Unified Creative Exchange

03/24/2026

“What I experienced here changed both my craft and my life.”

That’s what poet L’Boogie shares after returning to the Wilmington Black Storytelling Residency for a second year.

WBSR is a 7-day immersive experience rooted in Black storytelling, culture, and community—designed to support the artist as a full human being.

✨ Storytelling
✨ African dance & drumming
✨ Historical exploration
✨ Personalized artistic guidance

This is where your voice is strengthened.
This is where your story deepens.

Artists of all levels are encouraged to apply.

🗓 Application Deadline: April 3
Link in the comments

Special thanks to our partners and supporters:
CityFest Wilmington • Office of the Mayor, Cultural Affairs • Delaware Division of the Arts • State of Delaware • Tina Betz Urban Artist Exchange

03/23/2026

WBSR 2026 APPLICATION DEADLINE APPROACHING ✨
🗓 Deadline: April 3, 2026

The clock is ticking…

Applications for the Wilmington Black Storytelling Residency (WBSR) are closing soon, and we are preparing to welcome our 5th cohort of powerful storytellers.

Presented in partnership with the City of Wilmington’s Office of Cultural Affairs, Cityfest, and our valued sponsors, this immersive seven-day residency is rooted in the belief that Black Storytelling is Black Joy—and a vital tool for shaping how we understand our past, present, and future. 
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🌿 2026 Theme:
Black Memory & Voice: Shaping America at 250

At this historic moment, we invite storytellers to explore how memory lives in the body, the archive, the kitchen, the sanctuary, and the street—and how voice continues to shape the American story.

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🎤 What is WBSR?
An intensive, transformative residency where artists train with master teaching artists in:
• Storytelling
• History
• Music
• Movement

Participants engage in deep study, collaboration, and performance development, culminating in an original public presentation. 
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👥 Who Should Apply?
We are seeking an intergenerational cohort of adult artists who:
• Are storytellers, spoken word artists, or folklorists
• Have experience in oral performance
• Are committed to honoring and serving Black communities through story
• Have a strong interest in African Diaspora history and cultural expression 
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📍 Residency Dates: July 26 – August 1, 2026

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🔥 Do not wait. This is your moment.
Apply now and step into a space where your voice is nurtured, your craft is sharpened, and your story is honored.

👉 Apply: Check the link in the comment or bio.

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With gratitude, to our sponsors who make this work possible.

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01/03/2026

Today’s Office.

✨ Stories in Focus: A Photo-Inspired Journey ✨

Today we launched Part One of our two-part Stories in Focus workshop series at the Brandywine Museum of Art. 📸📖

This immersive experience invites participants to explore how photographs can spark memory, meaning, and powerful personal narratives—transforming images into stories that speak from the heart. The energy in the room today was thoughtful, reflective, and deeply engaging, setting the tone for the journey ahead.

If you’re curious about the process, the purpose, or joining us for what’s next, learn more here:
👉 https://www.brandywine.org/museum/events/stories-focus-photo-inspired-journey

Grateful for the space, the stories, and the voices gathering around them.