This week, ballads tell stories about all kinds of real-life events, but after Hurricane Helene, one group of ballad singers felt some topics were still too raw. Also, the author of a new book on ancient Ohio credits a former grad student with introducing him to the region’s mysterious earthworks. And, the legacy of Affrilachian poet Norman Jordan includes a summer camp for teens to study their heritage.
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Join West Virginia Public Broadcasting at West Virginia State University’s campus for a special preview of the new PBS docuseries GOSPEL. Our event, GOSPEL Preview & Panel Discussion, explores the rich history of Black spirituality through sermon and song with executive producer, host, and writer Prof. Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Following the preview, we’ll have a panel discussion and a special performance by the Martin Luther King Jr. Male Chorus.
Refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public. No RSVP necessary.
WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024 at 6 p.m.
WHERE: Davis Fine Arts Center, West Virginia State University (WVSU) Campus, Institute, WV
