Africana Village of Peace Project

• Locations: News By Raleigh Burleigh Published May. 11, 2022

  Village of Peace, dances for water

  For 17 years, Rochelle Norwood has deepened her connections with the Africana Dance Ensemble in Ghana. Together, they founded the Africana Village of Peace Project to keep West African traditions alive while promoting cultural exchange. Courtesy photo

  For 17 years, Rochelle Norwood has nurtured a parallel life in Ghana. She first discovered the Africana Dance Ensemble while studying abroad. Captivated by the energy of traditional African drumming and dance, she regularly introduced other foreign students at the University of Ghana to the troupe. Together they danced, drummed… read more →

• Locations: News By Raleigh Burleigh Published Dec. 1, 2021

  Re-storing Redstone charm — it's a family affair

  Three generations of women imbue the Redstone General Store with timeless charm. Pictured here, the families of Rochelle Norwood (left) and Oriana Bier-Moebius (right). Courtesy photo

  A regretful thing happened in March 2020. After roughly 70 years of serving up provisions, the Redstone General Store temporarily went dark. Thankfully, it wasn’t long before a partnership between Oriana Bier-Moebius, who was raised in the Crystal Valley, and manager Rochelle Norwood set out to re-store the magic.

  Far… read more →