Ollie L. Jefferson (Ph.D., Howard University) eloquently illustrates the dramatic depiction of HERstory. Dr. Ollie L. Jefferson is a teacher, scholar, and artist who creatively imparts her life lessons through authentic portrayals of over a dozen personas through original narrative. Her voice as a teen entering womanhood—the time when the mind starts actions producing life-changing decisions—sets the stage in this coming-of-age narrative. This timeless true story follows a first-generation college student who is pursuing her aspirations and bringing them to fruition. Her transparent testimony reveals deep-rooted past struggles with faith, relationships, and destiny.

Time Will Tell: Stage Intro presents excerpts from the opening chapters of the Timeless Visual Works book series—Time Will Tell: Stages I, II, and III. The trilogy explores lived experiences and connects this autoethnography and autobiographical story to broader cultural, political, and social meaning, and understanding. The stage rendition was directed and produced live by Dr. Jefferson at venues including the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. This inspiring narrative of building resilience engages audiences while bringing cultural awareness and sensitivity to HERstory.