What is the Role of Storytelling in Cultural Sustainability?: Four case studies

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2012-01-28

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MA in Cultural Sustainability

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Abstract

This paper provides a study of four storytelling projects that apply storytelling processes in addressing social justice issues. The projects are located in primarily African-American Communities. Each case reveals organizational, contextual, social entrepreneurial, and evaluative data. The case investigations demonstrate the importance of community involvement and partnerships. The collective summary makes a case for the need of storytellers as community cultural ambassadors.