Tag: Jessica Valoris

ROOTS from Fresh Eyes

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Article by Chris James (Little Rock, AK) ROOTS Week 2014 was a vacation from reality. It was everything I hadn’t imagined. I hadn’t imagined that such a diverse group of people could come together and sing songs, hold hands and…

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Awakening with Visual Artists

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Article & Photos by Jessica Valoris, Alternate ROOTS Visual Arts Coordinator There is something magically awakening about being in nature, being with creative and compassionate people, and sharing of yourself. Two weekends ago, Alternate ROOTS hosted its 3rd annual pre-conference…

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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.