This edition of the Storytellers Channel’s newsletter features Shirley T Burke’s story of civil rights activist Viola Liuzzo.
The February Stories Matter! Showcase concludes this weekend.
If you’re in Richmond we hope you’ll join us.
Remember: You Matter. Your Stories Matter. Tell Them Well!
Gayle Turner
The Storytellers Channel

Shirley T. Burke, (She likes to be called Shirley T) was a participant is Stories Matter! Workshop I led for select members of the Virginia Chapter of the National Speakers Association.
She is the author of “Have You Forgotten? YOU MATTER” released in the Fall of 2017. In 2011, she was one of ten people to be named as an inaugural winner of the Boomer Magazine “It List.” She is also a syndicated columnist in 139 countries, through the online Womens Voices Magazine. The Co-Host of Women on Point and Host of Healthy Mind Healthy Body Healthy Spirit, on WCLM 1450 Radio.
Shirley T tells the story of civil rights activist Viola Liuzzo . Please follow this link to watch Shirley T share this story that matters to her and to us as well.
“You made the hair stand up on the back of my neck today. Best thing I’ve heard in ages.” Amy Rose Miller, Owner Nouveau
“Amy Rose Miller, I told Shirley T. the same thing –stimulation in every cell of my being. Powerful stuff Shirley T. Burke.” Shelly Pereira, Owner Verance Consulting
“Shirley T brings a room alive with her energy, her humor and her inspirational messages. She exudes love, respect and positive energy as she delivers life-changing messages of hope. After you’ve been to a speech by Shirley T. Burke, you’ll feel both blessed and ready to soar!” – Debbie Bowie, Owner, Rock Scissors Paper Institute

Let Us Entertain You
Friday nights at 7:00 pm Storytellers Channel presents stories honed in our Stories Matter! Workshop in Studio 20 at Plant Zero, 0 East 4th Street Richmond, VA 23224.
This Friday is the last time to hear Jennifer Einolf, Linda Faye Newton, Dan Schultheis, and I, Gayle Turner, share their stories they developed in last month’s Stories MAtter! Workshop.
We will be video recording their performances this Friday, February 22nd.
Click to purchase tickets.
We hope you’ll join us and bring a friend.
I Want to Hear from You
Drop me a line at [email protected] and let me know what storytelling topics you’d like to me explore.
Til next time,
Gayle Turner
Executive Producer.