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COVID-19 Resource Page

Posted on by Melisa Cardona Posted in Blog, Featured Home, Featured Story

While we may not be sharing space or holding hands for weeks/months, we’re leaning into the strength of our community during this uncertain time. Photo: Melisa Cardona. March 13, 2020 As the spread of COVID-19 in the US moves from…

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Love and Power: Being and Living Liberation in the 21st Century

Posted on by Melisa Cardona Posted in Blog, Featured Home

By Keryl McCord This keynote address was given by Keryl McCord at ROOTS Week 2019.    Good Morning – thanks to my ROOTS family for the opportunity to be with you this morning. I’m excited, and a little nervous because…

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Midterm Elections: Resources for Alternate ROOTS Network

Posted on by Joseph Thomas Posted in Cultural Policy, Featured Home

From ROOTS’ (Regional Organization of Theater South) founding at Highlander Research and Education Center in 1976, artists who were committed to justice, equity, and southern tradition remained to create what has evolved into Alternate ROOTS. As a coalition of cultural…

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Alternate ROOTS supports the creation and presentation of original art that is rooted in communities of place, tradition or spirit. We are a group of artists and cultural organizers based in the South creating a better world together. As Alternate ROOTS, we call for social and economic justice and are working to dismantle all forms of oppression—everywhere.