"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: “Hammering For Freedom”

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The Bessie Smith Cultural Center

“Bessie’s Front Porch” features community members reading children’s books to spur dialogue on race relations.

The digital series from the Bessie Smith Cultural Center here in Chattanooga debuted last year - and it is back every day online throughout February for Black History Month.

 

Here’s an excerpt of Elijah Cameron - reading “Hammering for Freedom,” by Rita Lorraine Hubbard.

 

  

 

 

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