Decee Cornish

Texas born, raised in Houston's 5th Ward, and an army veteran, Decee has traveled globally listening to the stories and learning the customs of the people from five of the seven continents. During his decade plus in the military, Decee attended schools everywhere he could: Univ. of Alaska, Univ. of Guam, Univ. of Maryland in Japan and the Philippines, and the Hillcrest Institute Portland Maine. As a non-commissioned officer, Decee received two Presidential Citations. Upon separation from the military, Decee began working with at-risk youth at a youth facility, using stories to teach and motivate. Oral historian, researcher, and writer Decee's curriculum related programs on World History, Texas History, the Revolutionary War, Civil War and reconstruction, Martin Luther King, the Civil Rights era, Juneteenth, and Western Expansion are educational, informative and fun. Decee provides stories for audiences of all ages, with lots of audience participation for the younger listeners. Enjoy myths, fantasy and legends from Africa, Asia, Australia, the islands of the Pacific, Alaska, Central America, and more. Drumming, songs, games, stories, and music are an integral part of Decee Cornish's presentation for schools, libraries, workshops, festivals, and special events. Photo by Kathy Tran.