Virtual Program

As a backdrop to her own family’s dreams and goals, Linda Gorham reveals the stories of African American men and women who, over the past 100 years, broke color barriers and had noteworthy accomplishments – often despite difficult circumstances. Gorham incorporates her family’s stories, music, personal narrative, quotes, and interesting facts to commemorate their achievements.

 The program includes Scott Joplin, Carter G. Woodson, Janet Collins, Misty Copeland, Marshall “Major” Taylor, Nat King Cole, Johnny Mathis, Usher, Jesse Owens, Arthur Ashe, Althea Gibson, Ruby Bridges, The Little Rock Nine, Lena Horne, Ella Fitzgerald, Beyonce, A. Philip Randolph, and more. Q&A to follow the performance. 

About the presenter:  For the past 30 years Linda Gorham has engaged audiences internationally with poignant and humorous family stories; interactive folktales; notably twisted fairy tales; and riveting, well-researched historical stories.  Each performance is infused with Linda’s unconventional humor and her signature ‘sophisticated attitude’.  Linda has two award-winning CDs. Jumping on Grandma’s Plastic Covered Couch is a revealing look at the inspiring and often unpredictable world of family, love, and self-identity.  Common Sense and Uncommon Fun breathes new life into timeless multicultural folktales.  www.LindaGorham.com

“Linda can rivet people of all walks of life with tales from all over the world – To some, Gorham is a hip, here-and-now, modern day griot.” – Chicago Tribune

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This presentation will be held online via Zoom. Register and receive program link by entering your information below.  Any questions?  Contact DeAnne O'Brien at dobrien@ivpl.org.