In this episode we have the pleasure of hearing performances from local poets from a live video recorded performance and conversation on campus at Scarritt Bennett Center. In addition to opening the doors for you to hear from three amazing poets of the Poet’s Corner...
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Dr. Savana Rae Starko and Jessi Goodwin with Templeton Academy brought a group of their high school students to the Scarritt Bennett campus for a tour with Rev. Linda Furtado, Director of Spirituality and the Arts. Jessi, who is an art teacher and coordinates Templeton Academy’s...
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In this episode have the pleasure of hearing from with two incredible poets, Brenda Butka and Julie Sumner—both of whom bring a unique blend of experience, reflection, and artistry to their work. Brenda, a retired physician, has spent a lifetime weaving poetry with keen observation—her work...
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Rev. Kelli X, Director of Racial Justice Ministries with Scarritt Bennett, hosts a podcast entitled Conversations at the Intersection in which she talks with people who work on issues related to justice and equity. In this episode, we find ourselves at the intersection of faith and justice as...
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The opening reception for “Young Black and Lit” at Scarritt Bennett Center’s Laskey Gallery last Thursday was an incredible event attended by over 80 of Nashville's young art scene to celebrate five young Black women artists: Dylan Camp, Mikeria Jackson, Toni'ya Johnson, Lexi Payne and Paula Ramos. The...
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Scarritt Bennett Center has many treasures within the architecture and history of our buildings as well as on our grounds. As spring has come to Nashville, folks are taking the time to walk the laybrinth after having lunch at Community Lunch before they head back into their work...
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Conversations at the Intersections host Rev. Kelli X spends time with Playing a New Game: A Black Woman's Guide to Being Well and Thriving in the Work Place author Tammy Lewis Wilborn. Their conversation traces the experience of Black women from chattel slavery when their bodies were commoditized...
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'The Three Rev.s' join Khalil Ekulona, host of This is Nashville, in WPLN studios. From left, Rev. Linda Furtado, Rev. Dr. Sondrea Tolbert, Rev. Kelli X and Khalil Ekulona. Earlier this year, This is Nashville host Khalil Ekulona came to Scarritt Bennett Center for Community Lunch. A...
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Director of Spirituality & The Arts Rev. Linda Furtado recently hosted Scarritt Bennett's Poet's Corner series with an open mic formate that included Franchessa, Jason, Hannah, Stewart, Janhoi, Brian, Henry. In this episode of The Art Of, Linda shares the recording of the evening's eclectic...
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Racial Justice Ministries Director Kelli X welcomes Briana Perry, Executive Director of Healthy & Free Tennessee to this edition of Conversations at the Intersections. Healthy & Free Tennessee is a network of advocates and organizations united to advance reproductive justice throughout the state. They focus on crossroads...
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