"The story should offer motivation, encouragement, and sustenance and resound with the energy, vitality, spirit, and sacrifice of those that have come before us." ~Dr. C F Reed
STORIES & SONGS TO
TAHIRA Productions, Inc.'s mission is to empower young people and communities through Blackstorytelling. We seek to enable them to think critically, choose wisely, and believe fervently in their ability to succeed.
HOMETOWN HERO
6ABC NEWS SPOTLIGHT
"TAHIRA is an award-winning singer, storyteller and public speaker who uses her sound and music to "bring audiences messages of hope and courage."
I Creatively Understand Photography
WHO IS
TAHIRA boldly blurs the ancient art of storytelling with original contemporary songs. TAHIRA uses stories and songs rooted in the African Diaspora to reveal the brilliance of the human spirit.
Inspiration for these
IN THESE UNPRECEDENTED TIMES, NOW MORE THAN EVER, YOUNG PEOPLE NEED CONSTRUCTIVE WAYS TO UNDERSTAND THE WORLD AROUND THEM, PROCESS THEIR EMOTIONS, AND FIND HEALTHY WAYS TO RESPOND AND RELATE TO OTHERS. OUR STORYTELLING PROGRAMS ARE A POWERFUL TOOL TO HELP YOUTH NAVIGATE THESE CHALLENGING TIMES. STORIES AND SONGS ARE WOVEN TOGETHER IN AN ENGAGING PERFORMANCE THAT DIRECTLY CONNECTS TO THE FIVE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL COMPETENCIES. THEMES ADDRESSED IN OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE:
The power and impact of the words we speak to ourselves
and others
challenging times
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING?
“You did a nice job of creating a sense of place with your backdrops and props, you had a great presence on camera and your instruction was very clear. I really enjoyed the balance you found between action and instruction. You were also able to capture so much within 6 minutes, which I know we all really appreciate.”
ERICA PALMITER
Manager Teaching Artists Strategies & Implementation