Condra Ridley
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| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Industry | Government |
| Occupation | Storyteller |
| Location | Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States |
| Introduction | I first became aware of storytelling as an art form when I began working with Randal Gillen at Pontiac Branch of Allen County Public Library in June 1981. He was very involved in storytelling as a result of his work with children at the branch and encouraged me to try it. I was resistant at first, but after one trip to the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesboro, Tennessee in 1986, I was a convert. I have done most of my storytelling at libraries and schools over the past 20 years, but I enjoy telling at festivals and other special events. |
| Interests | African/African American History & Culture, Hair Braiding, Singing |
| Favorite Movies | Lady Sings the Blues, The Color Purple, Dreamgirls |
| Favorite Music | Stevie Wonder, India Arie, Kirk Franklin |
| Favorite Books | You Can Heal Your Life, The Destruction of Black Civilization |
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