Summary
For the Kawambe-Omowale African Drum & Dance troupe, performance serves as a form of self-care—and introduces the community to a traditional African art form. This story was produced at the 2022 Student Reporting Labs (SRL) summer academy.Five Facts
- Where is this type of dance usually performed?
- What is the main aim of this program?
- Why is this important for African cultural identity?
- Who does the company perform for?
- How does this bring the community together?
Focus Questions
The participants interviewed in this story talk about the importance of these types of programs for individuals in the community. What are other ways that people can find self-care through the arts? Media literacy : Having learned about how this African dance troupe brings the community together, how can the media cover more aspects of African culture?For More
Click the image below for this lesson based on PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs On Our Minds podcast.
This Daily News Lesson was written by Vivien Williams, senior at Washington-Liberty High School in Arlington, Virginia, and Classroom intern. Edited by Victoria Pasquantonio.
