text: I think of the lineage of the [Diasporic] culture itself and bridging the gaps between known history and lost history. Thiossane teaches us about the roots and richness of culture. Just like a tree, its story doesn’t start from the ground – it starts from the roots.
  All six governing values are the basis for the company. They operate in tandem and are not distinct. None are more important than the others. More than learning the words or their meanings, you have to live them.
  I bring a creative eye and a creative energy, a different perspective. I try to relate the African experience from the Continent with the African experience in the Americas and make the connections between different communities within the Diaspora.
  I would love to see the company connect more nationally and becoming a standard. I think that Thiossane can go into the academy to help with learning and specific forms of cultural and sociological research.