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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.

Bessie's Front Porch: "The Other Side"

Paula Wilkes reading “The Other Side”
Bessie Smith Cultural Center

Each week online, the Bessie Smith Cultural Center here in Chattanooga features community members reading children’s books - to spur dialogue on race relations.

The digital series is called “Bessie’s Front Porch” - and last week, the center’s president Paula Wilkes read “The Other Side,” by Jacqueline Woodson.

Watch the entire readings from “Bessie’s Front Porch” on the Facebook page - and YouTube channel - for the Bessie Smith Cultural Center.

The next reading appears online at 11 AM ET on Thursday, October 29th.

Watch Paula Wilkes read "The Other Side":

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynVJJjg0cRc

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