I think that if I had not found The Listening, I would still be stifled and silenced. I would still be bottling myself up with all the hopeless retreat of a glass-trapped vacuum.
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We are pleased to announce the keynote speaker for our inaugural conference, Mr. Walter Virgil, Jr.!
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If you had a room full of people willing to listen to you, what would you say?
Life is full of seasons. If your current season is rife with loss, trauma, and grief, hold on. The duration may seem longer than you can bear, but it will pass. Keep heart and keep going.
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How have the arts made an impact in your life?
The arts have provided me countless ways to connect with my community, seek truth, and see beauty in the world.
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Which one of The Listening’s events or programs are you the most passionate about? Why?
Groups like Battle Symphony decrease isolation, shame, and stigma, and increase our ability to accept ourselves and others with compassion. This compassion is what moves us to new choices, new narratives, and new hope for our future.
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How have the arts made an impact in your life?
Art is a continuum in my life, from artwork, to music, to spoken word. They inspire me and motivate me - helping me to celebrate and reflect in all my life choices.
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What is your favorite music album/book of all time? Why?
My favorite album of all time was Whitney Houston’s last album ‘I Look to you’. That album was all about redemption, freedom, and beauty of expressing it creatively.
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Which one of The Listening’s events or programs are you the most passionate about? Why?
Freedom School. Learning to read and read critically was my path to purpose. I am passionate about watching others uncover their purpose through literature and the arts.
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We are excited to be collaborating with Urban Confessional: A Free Listening Movement to collect pieces of performance art that listen to disenfranchised voices and perspectives.
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