In recognition of her significant contribution to Oral Literature, TAHIRA was awarded the Delaware Division of the Arts 2000 Individual Artist Fellowship. TAHIRA is thrilled to be honored by her home state for her contributions to the Oral Tradition.
TAHIRA is the past President of Keepers of the Culture, Inc. (KOTC), Philadelphia's most renowned storytelling organization. KOTC is an affliate of the National Association of Black Storytelling (NABS). TAHIRA has represented KOTC on national platform issues relating to the art of storytelling.