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"Scenic Roots" offers conversations that matter in the heart of Chattanooga and the Tennessee Valley.From the mountains to the river, our conversations are rooted deep within every corner of our community - reflecting who we are, who we were and who we can become.We engage with the news that affects our community, behind and beyond the headlines. We build bridges that span from creators and innovators to storytellers and the outdoors. We focus on our challenges as many communities in one - as we celebrate what inspires us. We resonate with countless voices - in words and spaces, sounds and songs.We are "Scenic Roots."Ray Bassett hosts and produces "Scenic Roots" at WUTC.

Facing Our Fears Of Talking About Race

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Next week, a small group of faculty and staff on our campus - The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - will begin a series of virtual discussions on race.

Leading the discussions will be Prof. Michelle Deardorff - who also led similar discussions over the summer.

Michelle is the Adolph S. Ochs Professor of Government - and the head of UTC’s Department of Political Science and Public Service. She joins us - along with:

- Talia Welsh, a professor of philosophy - and women, gender and sexuality studies;

- Jayda Coons, a lecturer in the Honors College where she teaches humanities courses;

- and: Anne Swedberg, an assistant professor of performing arts in the Theatre division.

Ray is the host and producer of Scenic Roots, Mondays - Thursdays at 3 PM on WUTC.
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