Gyasi Ross: Storyteller
- Highlights:
- Multifaceted Advocacy: Gyasi Ross is renowned for his multifaceted advocacy across various domains, including law, education, activism, literature, and filmmaking.
- Compelling Storytelling: Stemming from a lineage of storytellers, Ross possesses a rare gift for weaving compelling narratives that resonate deeply with audiences.
- Engagement with Youth: Gyasi Ross's passion for mentoring youth is evident in his innovative approach to community engagement.
- Travels from: Seattle, WA
- **Fee range: $5,001 - $10,000
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Gyasi Ross, a Native activist and youth mentor who stood alongside his community in Standing Rock, knows how critical it is for issues facing indigenous peoples to finally be heard by the largely white-run media.
“There’s an overall lack of Native representation in all forms — newspapers, movies,” he told me. “Whether or not we choose to acknowledge that, media matters and representation matters. If we never see ourselves on screen or hear ourselves on the radio or see our voices in print, we just assume our voices are not important.”
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