“If you want to buy some cloth, go to the weaver, if you want a hoe, ax or knife, then go to the blacksmith. But if you want to know the history of the people, you must go to the Griots.” — Foday Musa Suso

My favorite storyteller, known as the “Griot of Williamsburg,” passed away recently . I met Dylan Pritchett more than 25 years ago in Richmond while attending the National Association of Black Storytellers conference.

Dylan was weaving stories with costumes and music to educate in the rich African tradition. Not only were his stories entertaining, they were insightful, teaching morals, appropriate behavior and far-reaching truths. Dylan had a gift. He traveled nationwide to share his stories, wrote children’s books and even authored curriculum materials.

It would be nearly 20 years

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