The Arts Alliance Ribbon Cutting & We Celebrate "JUNE"
for Juneteenth Event with Participants 2023
Story Teller & Historian Decee Cornish
Decee Cornish is an urban Griot, storyteller. Raised in Houston's Fifth Ward he went on to serve in the military for over a decade. He's world traveled which has afforded him the opportunity to gather stories from different cultures throughout the world. His most garnered relationships are the ones he has made through his participation with disadvantaged and at-risk children through non-profit organizations such as the I Have A Dream Foundation and Stop The Violence Campaign. This is why he is such a good match for The Arts Alliance and why we look forward to working with him at this event and many more to come.
Decee's uncanny ability to entertain and enlighten audiences of all ages and cultures is what has gotten him top notch recommendations and awards over the years. He is the 2018 recipient of the John Henry Faulk Award presented by the Tejas Storytelling Association. He received the Fort Worth Arts Council Live Theater Award in 2013 and is a five time Texas State Storytelling Champion in years 2008, 2010, 2014 2015 and 2016. He is also the 2015 winner of the Storytelling National Network, and the 2015 Story Slam National Champion. For over 25 years Decee has been providing fun and education through the programs that he teaches. With folklore, stories and the nuances of culture from around the globe he is able to capture audiences while teaching at the same time.
BAND LEADER
TRINI GREEN
Trini Green was born in the simple community of Marshall, Texas with big dreams and an even bigger love for diverse music, especially theater. He started singing at the age of 9, because his grandmother noticed he was SO ingested with music performance. His family of music talent groomed him to grow up and be the bridge gapper of his time, but fortunately, he grew to be the gospel artist of his time.
Trini believes to have been called from the common teaching of plain music existence to the uncommon free-flowing spirit world of music education. He also has been known to perform on major platforms as an artist, musician, and director. He has metamorphosed from an innocent baby lion cub at 9, and now training a kingly Lion across the Marshall community and beyond. Trini loves to sing, play, entertain, and educate music to all level learners. No doubt, he’ll imprint a lasting impression into your heart and become one of your enjoyable performers.
Trini is a multifaceted music and bible vocational leader, he is the founder of The Change Mbassee (CMBA), T. Dareal and Kingdom Operation (TKO), The YouKnighted Band (YKB), Choral Director for Texas College in Tyler, Texas, The Owner and Operator of Trini’s Innerprize for Performing Arts (TIPA) and Trinco Enterprise. This great visionary is fond of writing, dancing, reading, poetry, plays, and plays the bass trombone. He is referred to as the “Doctor” and “Professor” and is most appreciated for not being afraid to share his knowledge for life education. The Arts Alliance is happy to have worked with Trini on the We Celebrate JUNE for Juneteenth event 2023 and we look forward to working with him in the future.
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