Storyteller, Oral Historian, Motivational Speaker, & Texas Commission on the Arts Touring Artist

'The Emancipation Trail'

Stories of the great journey and struggle in pursuit of the American dream and the path to equality  

Texas born and raised in Houston’s Fifth Ward. Decee joined the military and served over a decade; traveling, attending colleges and universities worldwide.  He experienced their cultures and learned their stories. Decee began to tell stories to disadvantaged and at-risk children  while working for a non-profit youth facility. Using stories to teach and motivate.  He continued his work and in 2005 the Presidential Commission on the Arts and Humanities recognized his work with the “Coming Up Taller” award.  For over 19 yrs.  Decee has told stories and entertained nationally.  

 

A member of the: Tejas Storytelling Association, Texas Library Association, and the National Storytelling Network attending classes and workshops. Tarrant Co. College’s SE CK4 Storytelling Program Co-coordinator and instructor for 16 yrs. A youth mentor in the: “Stop the Violence” campaign 1994 to 2000 and with the “I Have A Dream Foundation” 2000 to 2008.