Discover the Truth About Africa and the African Diaspora
Are you ready to uncover the truth behind the myths of African and African American history?
Did the Emancipation Proclamation truly free all enslaved people in 1863?
Are you a Truth-Seeker passionate about knowing and sharing accurate history?
Welcome to GriotSpeaks, a transformative journey that illuminates the rich, untold stories of Africa and the African Diaspora. Black history in the US is being minimized and erased. The contributions Black people have made to the US and the world are under-acknowledged. This is a problem for people of all ethnicities in this country. It negatively impacts Black pride and it paints a distorted pcture of Black insignigcance to non-Blacks – thus undermining their alue to society.. Preconizing and knowing accurate Balck history/information lifts Black pride and creates an environment where both Blacks and non-Blacks can celebrate Black accomplishments that have helped to shape this county and the world. Black youth who grow up in this environment will develop a healthy sense of self (self respect). Non-Blacks will gain a reframed appreciation for the human capital value of Black people. This can potentially begin to erase hundreds of years of a lopsided perspective of Black people and create a country where we are all healed and can be truly united.
People are not aware that Slavery is white history too.
What You’ll Gain
- A deeper, accurate understanding of Black history.
- A greater apprecition for Black contibutions and impact.
- Language and confidence to speak truthfully about Black experiences.
- Tools to advocate, educate, and amplify Black voices
- The ability to callenge misinformation and help spread historical truth.
Are You the Lion Today?
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Meet Your Griot: Dr. Maxine L. Bryant
A lifelong educator, author, and truth-seeker, Dr. Bryant brings decades of research and a personal mission to uncover and share the authentic African Diaspora story. Her travels to Ghana, Kemet, South Africa, and beyond have fueled her passion for telling the truth about Black history.
“Until the lion tells the story, the hunter will always be the hero.”
Join Dr. Bryant in reclaiming the narrative.
GriotSpeaks equips us to honor the past, speak truth in the present, and build a future where every child knows their history is one of brilliance and resilience.
What People Are Saying
“Empowering, Enlightening, and Transformative.
Your message not only informed us but also stirred something deep within—calling us to remember, reclaim, and walk boldly in our identity and truth. Thank you once again for your time and for pouring into us so passionately.” (Salsabila, Rwanda)
“Leaning about resilience of my ancestors inspires me to overcome obstacles and keep moving forward. And also I learnt about rich heritage, Africa has a rich history of art this reminds me to value and celebrate my culture and share it with others. By leaning this I am inspired to take pride in my indenting and to work towards a brighter future for my self and the community .” (Umugaba, Rwanda)
Her approach was very engaging. Dr. Bryant really drew the participants in with her knowledge and enthusiasm regarding the subject matter. (Victoria, Georgia)
As she spoke you could hear the conviction in her voice. Dr. Bryant was very compassionate about the subject matter (Cherise, California)
Very inspiring and knowledgeable. I enjoyed learning about the origin of phrases and things that were not taught in school – (A.T., Georgia)
It was exciting to learn something new. Like the origin of family reunions! – (M.P., Michigan)
“I wanted to thank you for inspiring me to become more interested in the history of our ancestors (Africans). You’ve helped me to know how we Africans are strong, wise and powerful. Now I am proud of being African. I truly enjoyed learning about my history, please come back as soon as possible.” (Levis, Rwanda)
I like the way she starts her subject with a question to get the group thinking about the subject. I enjoyed the “Did you know?” moments (Valerie, Georgia)
Dr. Bryant was deeply thought-provoking, especially in her exploration of historical contexts related to the topics being discussed or displayed. Her subject matter and the questions she posed served as a bridge, seamlessly connecting the past to the present. (T. Georgia)
Dr. Bryant illustrates experience and love for Black History in a way that makes me want to learn more about our history. During a recent family trip to the Legacy Museum in Montgomery, Alabama, Dr. Bryant challenged my knowledge in Black History. Thank you for the hard work and dedication you put in preparing your lessons. Your passion for educating is felt in the quality of your teaching. (O.T., Georgia)
Dr. Maxine Bryant is a wonderful Black History teacher! Her love of Black history is displayed immediately as she pulls her audience in and transports them back in time, expounding upon the triumphs and struggles of our ancestors. A great teacher makes learning fun AND interesting, which is a summation of Dr. Bryant’s approach. (Erika, Georgia)