On Thursday night, the Beck Cultural Exchange Center hosted âA Movement of Black Arts & Culture,â highlighting Black artists and creatives in Knoxville.
Held over Zoom, the event began with Renee Kesler, the President of the Beck Cultural Exchange, introducing the panelists and speaking about the intentions of the event.
âWe want to help you understand the importance of black art and culture⦠we want this to be a platform for sharing ideas,â Kelser said.
Then, Kesler shared a video of the Stanford Talismanâs performance of âLift Evâry Voice and Sing,â what she called the Black national anthem.
âBlack history always has to start with the black national anthem,â Kesler said.
Morgan Wallen racial slur controversy sparks conversation on the power of words, actions
Discussions came after a video was released of him shouting a racial slur. His recording company has suspended his contract and he has been dropped by country radio. Author: Amelia Young (WBIR) Updated: 10:43 PM EST February 3, 2021
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. After East Tennessee native and country music star Morgan Wallen was seen on a video shouting a racial slur, controversy has surrounded him and stars are talking about racial issues.
His recording company has suspended his contract and he has been dropped by country radio. Wallen has also issued a statement saying he is embarrassed and sorry.
Knoxville Poet Laureate Rhea Carmon gives back to next generation of poets
Carmon says she s been writing poetry for most of her life, and wants to encourage future poets to learn how to express themselves through spoken and written word. Author: WBIR Staff Updated: 8:47 PM EST December 29, 2020
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee Knoxville s Poet Laureate wants to use her title to help young people find their own talents.
Mayor Indya Kincannon named Rhea Carmon the city s latest Poet Laureate earlier this year.
She performs as Rhea Sunshine.
In 2021, Carmon will host free writing workshops for area youth, they re calling it Knoxville Speaks .
Carmon says she s been writing poetry for most of her life, and wants to encourage future poets to learn how to express themselves through spoken and written word.
Visual Art and Poetry Competition for 65th Anniversary of ORHS Desegregation
Special to The Oak Ridger
A Visual Art and Poetry Competition/Exhibition will commemorate the 65th anniversary of the Historic Oak Ridge School Desegregation by the Oak Ridge/Scarboro 85, according to a press release.
The competition theme is “Honoring the Struggle, Celebrating the Triumphs, and Inspiring the Future.” The program is open for students in all grade bands, kindergarten through 4th grade, 5th through 8th, and 9th through 12th. Entry forms are available now from the art teacher in each school or can be accessed at https://www.ortn.edu/TeacherCenter/2021 Art and Poetry Contest.pdf.