The Community Awareness Series
of the Jersey City Free Public Library
in recognition of Women History Month
Celebrates A Woman of Distinction
NANA CAMILLE YARBROUGH
Known for her dedication to perpetuating cultural awareness among African Americans, N
ana Camille Yarbrough has used her broad range of talents to serve as a voice of inspiration and hope within her community. Nana Camille Yarbrough's multifaceted career has included work as a dancer with the famed
Katherine Dunham Dance Company, a singer, an actress of stage, television and screen, radio show host, and currently a television producer. Her 1975 album,
The Iron Pot Cooker, has been heralded as a precursor to modern rap, and of her four acclaimed children's books,
Cornrows was awarded the
Coretta Scott King Award of Excellence. Her spiritual and cultural journey has led her to the position of Griot. Nana Camille Yarbrough was enstooled by the Ga people of Ghana. Her stool was the stool of Harriet Tubman.
Join us for an evening with
NANA CAMILLE YARBROUGH
and her band ANCESTOR HOUSETHIS SATURDAY
MARCH 7, 2009
8:00 pmMiller Branch Library
Cultural Arts Auditorium
489 Bergen Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07304FREE ADMISSION • FREE PARKING
adult/guardian must accompany children
We are also celebrating
the 30th Anniversary
of Nana Camille Yarbrough's
Landmark Childrens Book
"CORNROWS"
Books Will Be On Sale!
for more information:
201.547.6907 ▪ casmbl@yahoo.com
www.ancestorhouse.net
