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ARTS & INNOVATION

Learn how African American culture has impacted the arts and innovation. Discover the inspirations behind talented artists through their painting, dancing, acting, and more. 

WEDU Arts Plus1316 | John Lamb
6:31
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Jazz bassist John Lamb recounts his career and continues to play in St. Petersburg at the age of 90.

WEDU Arts Plus1314 | Noland Anderson
7:07
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Noland Anderson paints organic images celebrating people of color and scenes of everyday people.

WEDU Arts Plus1310 | Courtney Alexander
6:37
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Local artist Courtney Alexander creates a tarot card deck representing the Black experience.

Suncoast Business ForumGary Hartfield
27:07
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Tampa Bay Entrepreneur Gary Hartfield’s remarkable success and how he inspires others.

Greater St. PetersburgBrewing a Community
9:51
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Explore the history and community of Green Bench Brewing.

WEDU Arts Plus1203 | Calvin Reynolds
6:52
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A Tampa author and illustrator inspires kids to be creative and confident

WEDU Arts Plus1214 | Griffith Davis
6:53
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The legacy of the late Griffith Davis.

WEDU Arts Plus1223 | Osa Atoe
6:52
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Ceramic artist Osa Atoe (Sarasota) connects to her heritage through wild clay pottery.

WEDU Specials"The Greatest" Poetry Slam Event
3:00
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A poetry slam in the ring, celebrating the Ken Burns documentary MUHAMMAD ALI.

Greater SarasotaThe Soul of Sarasota
8:33
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We follow Newtown born and raised spoken word artist Melanie Lavender.

WEDU Arts Plus1102 | Local | Jesse Clark
6:48
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Photographer and student Jesse Clark uses his craft to explore Black male identity.

WEDU Arts Plus1114 | Local | Greg Rumph
6:53
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An Assistant Principal in Sarasota taps into his artistic side after school.

WEDU Arts Plus1116 | Local | Dean Mitchell's Watercolors
7:08
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Watercolor artist Dean Mitchell, a voice for those who live in poverty and inequity.

WEDU Arts Plus1121 | Local | Black Pioneers
6:24
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Black pioneers celebrated through quilts.

WEDU Quest309: Adrienne Bennett
5:12
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A female African American master plumber in Michigan who is an inspiration to others.

WEDU Arts Plus727: Cultured Books
6:00
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Cultured Books

WEDU Arts Plus827: Indie Noir
6:42
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Indie Noir

WEDU Arts Plus828: Nick Davis
6:26
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Nick Davis

WEDU Arts Plus909: Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
8:22
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Meet actor Nate Jacobs, who founded the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.

WEDU Arts Plus1001: Nneka Jones
7:02
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Tampa painter and fiber artist Nneka Jones connects to her roots with captivating imagery.

WEDU DocumentariesThis Light of Mine
56:02
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How the dream of one man became a cultural tour de force.

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