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Folks in parts of Minnesota are mourning the loss of beloved storyteller Nothando Zulu, who died Monday at the age of 78. She will be remembered at the Annual Black Master Storytellers Festival, which she co-founded with her husband more than 30 years ago. The event is scheduled for Sept. 28th through 30th at the Capris Theater in North Minneapolis.The Black Storytellers Alliance chapter president has been on MPR's airwaves many times over the years. In a 1995 interview, she said the role of a storyteller in community is “to tell the history to through story, to tell the the values, to keep the the mores and all of that going without having to preach.” Zulu was an example, like when she told this story for Kwanzaa in 1992.

New U.S. Census data released this morning tells us about our state: population growth, poverty levels, income inequality, inflation, and immigration. We dive into the numbers and what we can learn from them. Plus, more and more younger people are getting cancer. A Mayo Clinic doctor tells us what may be causing this scary trend.Folks in parts of Minnesota are morning the passing of a beloved storyteller. We look back at the legacy of Nothando Zulu , who has died at the age of 78.Ahead of the Jewish High Holidays this weekend, we have a special Song of the Day from Your Classical Host Mindy Ratner. Plus, Wally and Eric are back with the latest in Minnesota sports.

Nothando Zulu is the president of the Black Storytellers Alliance based in north Minneapolis. She told Cathy a story about finding personal strength to uplift a community. Listen to it here. Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation. Subscribe to the Minnesota Now podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.   We attempt to make transcripts for Minnesota Now available the next business day after a broadcast. When ready they will appear here.

Nothando Zulu and Vusumuzi Zulu stopped by to talk about this year's Black Master Storytellers Festival, starting Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019.

Nothando Zulu and Vusumuzi Zulu stopped by to talk about this year's Black Master Storytellers Festival, starting Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019.

Nothando Zulu and Vusumuzi Zulu stopped by to talk about this year's Black Master Storytellers Festival, starting Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019.

Master storyteller Nothando Zulu talks about the 26th Annual Black Master Storytelling Festival, "Signifyin' and Testifyin'" starting Thursday, Sept. 28 in Minneapolis.

This episode contains an interview with Nothando Zulu, the president and director of the Black Storytellers Alliance. Ms. Zulu has been a member of the alliance since 1976. In this interview, she talks about the history of the Black Storytellers Alliance, discusses the importance of author Zora Neale Hurston, and shares some storytelling tips.

In this episode, Erin and Junauda discuss Jada Pinkett Smith's dignified response to another all-white Oscar nominations and the "Black Aunt Viv's" less dignified one.  Stacey Dash gets her first and only mention on this show. They discuss their experiences in the public school system, the highs and lows, and talk with Nothando Zulu and Beverly Cottman about their work as storytellers in the schools as part of Givens K12 program.  Erin's bestie Michael Kleber-Diggs also reads from an essay about Central High School and his role as a parent of a high school student. #BlackMarketReads is a project of The Givens Foundation for African American Literature produced in cooperation with www.iDream.tv Thanks for listening. Please subscribe, share and comment. Your reviews and feedback make our show stronger.