We're artists too, but we do a good job hiding it, don't we?
Roberto BolanoRead
Black storytelling can be about anything, absolutely anything, and within that it can be as enriching, as complex, beautiful, ugly as anything else. We are not seeing enough of those complexities on our stages.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Black storytelling encompasses a wide range of experiences and emotions, highlighting the need for more diverse narratives in arts and performance.
In this quote, Paterson Joseph emphasizes the richness and diversity of Black storytelling, arguing that it should not be confined to a limited scope but celebrated for its complexity and authenticity. He points out that the current representation of Black stories in performance spaces often overlooks the full spectrum of human experiences, urging for a more inclusive approach to showcasing these narratives on stage.
Themes
StorytellingBlack CultureNarrativesDiversityRepresentation
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a panel discussion about the importance of diversity in the arts.
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