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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Editor's note: We are an Easter people! As we walk in the world it is easy to become preoccupied by our schedules, commitments, cares and woes. What if we could remember the miracle of Jesus' resurrection for just a moment each day? Please enjoy this...
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Throughout Holy Week we have shared examples of cross bearers from the Transformative Global Leadership Conference held in 2024 and hope these have been inspiring as you consider your own commitment to being a force for good, especially in this current climate when resources that...
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Scarritt Bennett Center program executives will be offering resources to enrich your Holy Week from Holy Tuesday through Easter Monday. Today is Good Friday, April 18th. Director of Racial Justice Ministries, Rev. Kelli X, is sharing a video segment from the Transformative Global Leadership Conference (TGLC) entitled Further Together:...
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