James Weldon Johnson Literacy Festival: March 15, 2025

James Weldon Johnson was born in Jacksonville, Florida on June 17, 1871. Despite his mother being a school teacher, he would still need to move to Atlanta to attend high school because there were no high schools for African Americans in Florida. After college, he returned to Jacksonville and, in 1897, became the first African […]

Free Open Mic Sat March 8

Share Your Story at Open Mic Night! March 8th, 2025 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Sunshine Center March Theme: Coastal Whispers, Tales of Tides, Treasures, and Timeless Florida Shores Story Seeds An elderly woman discovers a mysterious message in a bottle washed ashore, leading her on an unexpected adventure along the Florida coast. A marine […]

A Robust Turnout for Black History Open Mic at the Sunshine Center

We had a good crowd at the Sunshine Center for February’s Second Saturday open mic. As always, the stories were fascinating and well told. Wanda regaled us with true legends of African American WW2 heroes who prepared the ground for D-Day by using dangerous hydrogen balloons to covertly descend to the beaches at night in […]

1 to 1 Story Blowout

Instead of this month’s LAST TUESDAY (On Dec 31st), we will be participating in the Annual Artists Standing Strong Together “1 to 1 Story Blowout”Ring in the New Year with a spectacular storytelling extravaganza! Join us for the 1-to-1 New Year’s Story Blowout, featuring an incredible lineup of diverse storytellers.Immerse yourself in Suncoast Storytellers’ coastal […]

Teach-in

The Great American Teach-In is an annual event that typically takes place in November, where community members, professionals, and experts from various fields visit schools to share their knowledge and experiences with students. Here’s what’s generally involved: Event Overview The Great American Teach-In aims to: Expose students to diverse career opportunities Connect classroom learning with […]

Uplift the Spirit

Here are some specific things that Suncoast Storytellers does to preservea positive emotional atmosphere in the community, based on our mission statement: Workshops and Training: Storytelling for Social Good: Offer workshops that teach participants how to craft stories that address community issues, promote empathy, and inspire action. Intercultural Storytelling: Hold workshops that focus on storytelling […]

Support Storytelling

Our mission is to foster stronger, more vibrant communities. By supporting  the Guild you helping us continue to create and deliver programs designed to bridge divides and spark dialogue, bringing people together through the power of shared narratives. This fosters a sense of understanding and belonging, which reduces isolation and strengthens the social fabric of [...]

Bridging Generations

Here are some specific things that Suncoast Storytellers does to bridging generational divides by sharing experiences and wisdom: Organize intergenerational storytelling events: Theme nights: Host themed events where storytellers of all ages share stories on a particular topic, like “Love and Loss” or “Coming of Age.” This creates a space for common ground and understanding […]

Know Your Community

Here are some specific things that Suncoast Storytellers does to accomplish heightened awareness of local issues: Workshops and Training: Offer workshops on storytelling for social change. Teach members how to craft narratives that highlight local issues, incorporate diverse voices, and inspire action. Provide training on researching and understanding local problems. This equips storytellers to speak […]

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