GRIOT
gri·ot | \ ˈgrē-ˌō
A member of a class of traveling poets, musicians and storytellers who maintain a tradition of oral history in parts of West Africa
INITIATIVE
ini·tia·tive | \ i-ˈni-shə-tiv
An act or strategy intended to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation; a fresh approach to something
THE HOME FOR STORYTELLERS
Griot Initiative is a dynamic, non-profit 503 (c) 3, organization developing, supporting, and promoting sidelined storytellers.
Griot is the catalyst to break through existing barriers by providing education, equitable opportunities, representation, compensation, marketing and distribution of storytellers and their work.
Learn more about how Griot Initiative is making change happen and impacting lives for the better through our innovative programming.
“Those who tell stories, rule society.”
— Plato
OUR TEAM
Griot Initiative’s team is comprised of passionate individuals who are industry experts in publishing, education, marketing and public relations, and non-profit management.
