KOTC Philadelphia - Keepers of the Culture

KOTC Philadelphia - Keepers of the Culture Keepers of the Culture, Inc. (KOTC/Khotsi) is a Philadelphia-based arts organization preserving African and African American oral traditions.

04/12/2026

Keepers of the Culture Presents:

Jali Nights

Where storytelling and poetry share the stage ✨✨✨

Thank you to all those who made it out, donated, purchased tickets, shared the event, and making moves to keep KOTC alive.

The next Jali Nights is June 12th!
Mark your calendars!!!

Come and enjoy the stories, the poetry, the vendors, the vibes, the energy, and one another’s company!

You will also be able to get information on upcoming workshops and how to join Keepers of the Culture.

Stay Tuned!! ✨✨✨

Tonight!!! See you soon!!! 🫶🏽🫶🏾🫶🏿
04/10/2026

Tonight!!! See you soon!!! 🫶🏽🫶🏾🫶🏿

KOTC presents Jali Nights!

Come out and enjoy some performances by a few talented storytellers and poets!

Hosted by &

Food and vendors will be present!
Limited open mic!

What is BLACK Storytelling?

"The distinction between Black Storytelling (in America) and other storytelling traditions, is that it was and is continually being forged, honed and shaped by the conditions that brought it forth."
Dr. Caroliese Frink Reed, PhD. (from "The African Oral Traditions" in SAYIN' SOMETHIN' edited by Linda Goss, Dylan Pritchett and Caroliese Frink Reed, NABS, 2006

04/01/2026
Join us for the KOTC Pop-Up on Girard featuring local vendors, artists, live music, hot food, prizes, and good vibes all...
03/18/2026

Join us for the KOTC Pop-Up on Girard featuring local vendors, artists, live music, hot food, prizes, and good vibes all afternoon. ✨✨✨
Come have a great time for a cause!

With bonds of unity tight
KOTC gathers stories of culture and legacy
Elated to be amongst ones we greet
Hearing The Ancestors call
“KOTC Telling Our Story, Claiming Our Glory”

April 4 1PM – 4PM
2832 W. Girard Ave

Bring a friend!

KOTC presents Jali Nights!Come out and enjoy some performances by a few talented storytellers and poets!Hosted by  & Foo...
03/17/2026

KOTC presents Jali Nights!

Come out and enjoy some performances by a few talented storytellers and poets!

Hosted by &

Food and vendors will be present!
Limited open mic!

What is BLACK Storytelling?

"The distinction between Black Storytelling (in America) and other storytelling traditions, is that it was and is continually being forged, honed and shaped by the conditions that brought it forth."
Dr. Caroliese Frink Reed, PhD. (from "The African Oral Traditions" in SAYIN' SOMETHIN' edited by Linda Goss, Dylan Pritchett and Caroliese Frink Reed, NABS, 2006

www.kotcinc.org Please visit our site and view our Join page! 🫶🏿
03/16/2026

www.kotcinc.org Please visit our site and view our Join page! 🫶🏿

Kwanza 2025
03/16/2026

Kwanza 2025

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Philadelphia, PA

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