Gaillard Center Releases Raising the Volume Episodes XXVIII-XXXI

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The Charleston Gaillard Center today released four new episodes in Season Three of “Raising the Volume.” Featuring conversations on music, race, art, activism, and more, the series is curated by Artists-in-Residence, Marcus Amaker, Charlton Singleton, and the Gaillard’s Education & Community team. In “Raising the Volume,” issues are explored through open, honest dialogue. Each conversation includes an in-depth conversation with local Black leaders, educators, business owners, and artists.

The following episodes and lesson plans were released today:

• Episode XXVIII – Michael Allen shares National Park Service and African American experiences
• Episode XXIX – Kimberlyn Davis highlights the Emanuel Nine Memorial
• Episode XXX – Damon Fordham reviews African American history
• Episode XXXI – Tessa Spencer (above right) explores the world of news from her perspective

Each video is accompanied by a lesson plan for both middle and high school students. The Gaillard Center’s on-staff educator, Sterling deVries, will facilitate cross-school virtual meetings for students in different areas to discuss the content of the interviews. Thirty-one lesson plans are available now at gaillardcenter.org. The lesson plans highlight the following interdisciplinary themes: global awareness; civic literacy; working creatively with others.

Watch the episodes and download the plans here. All videos and lesson plans are available for free as part of the Gaillard Center’s Education & Community Program. 

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