For two decades ArtsCentric has offered their theater audiences storytelling through an African American lens. “The Scottsboro Boys” is their latest: a tumultuous tale of nine Black teens falsely accused of a heinous crime -- told through the power of music. We get a preview from artistic director and director, Kevin McAllister and Angelo Harrington II, who is featured in a leading role as Haywood Patterson.

Links: The Scottsboro Boys at ArtsCentric, The Scottsboro Boys history.

For two decades ArtsCentric has offered their theater audiences storytelling through an African American lens. “The Scottsboro Boys” is their latest: a tumultuous tale of nine Black teens falsely accused of a heinous crime -- told through the power of music. We get a preview from artistic director and director, Kevin McAllister and Angelo Harrington II, who is featured in a leading role as Haywood Patterson.
Links: The Scottsboro Boys at <a href="https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=231455">ArtsCentric</a>, The Scottsboro Boys <a href="https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/scottsboro-boys">history</a>.

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Catch On the Record, hosted by Sheilah Kast, weekdays from 9:30 to 10:00 am, following NPR's Morning Edition. We'll discuss the issues that affect your life and bring you thoughtful and lively conversations with the people who shape those issues -- business people, public officials, scholars, artists, authors, WYPR reporters and other journalists who can take us inside the story. If you want to share a comment, question, or an idea for an interview you?d like to hear, email us at <a href="mailto:ontherecord@wypr.org" target="_blank">ontherecord@wypr.org</a>

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Catch On the Record, hosted by Sheilah Kast, weekdays from 9:30 to 10:00 am, following NPR's Morning Edition. We'll discuss the issues that affect your life and bring you thoughtful and lively conversations with the people who shape those issues -- business people, public officials, scholars, artists, authors, WYPR reporters and other journalists who can take us inside the story. If you want to share a comment, question, or an idea for an interview you'd like to hear, email us at ontherecord@wypr.org

Catch On the Record, hosted by Sheilah Kast, weekdays from 9:30 to 10:00 am, following NPR's Morning Edition. We'll discuss the issues that affect your life and bring you thoughtful and lively conversations with the people who shape those issues -- business people, public officials, scholars, artists, authors, WYPR reporters and other journalists who can take us inside the story. If you want to share a comment, question, or an idea for an interview you'd like to hear, email us at <a href="mailto:ontherecord@wypr.org">ontherecord@wypr.org</a>

ArtsCentric brings 'The Scottsboro Boys' to life

When there are dozens of ways that youth can be led astray, seduced by social media or maybe more dangerous fascinations, how do you capture their minds and hearts?

‘Beats Not Bullets’ teaches middle- and high-school students skills in the music recording industry as a way to keep them focused on positive activities and lead them toward healthy life choices. Rich Croceand Brandon Lackey, who help run the program, explain how it works.

Links: Beats Not Bullets, BNB Application form, MC Bravado music, The LineUp Room, Label Necklace, record label, music video 'Belief'.

When there are dozens of ways that youth can be led astray, seduced by social media or maybe more dangerous fascinations, how do you capture their minds and hearts?
<a href="https://www.beatsnotbullets.com/">‘Beats Not Bullets’</a> teaches middle- and high-school students skills in the music recording industry as a way to keep them focused on positive activities and lead them toward healthy life choices. <a href="https://linktr.ee/mcbravado">Rich Croce</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lackeyonthemix">Brandon Lackey</a>, who help run the program, explain how it works.
Links: <a href="https://www.beatsnotbullets.com/">Beats Not Bullets</a>, BNB <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeoi8rKPzOH87WTbC-rf48FMszaDzTRm3CwP2ujistC461i4Q/viewform">Application form</a>, MC Bravado <a href="https://mcbravado.com/">music</a>, <a href="https://lineuproom.com/">The LineUp Room</a>, <a href="https://lineuproom.com/labelnecklace">Label Necklace,</a> record label, music video <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EH7C2-CuIt4">'Belief'</a>.

'Beats Not Bullets' is a positive force for these Baltimore City students

Here’s a Stoop Story from Natasha Tylea about putting in the work … honing her craft … and owning it -- no matter who is in the room. Find more information about Stoop Storytelling, including the Stoop podcast, Stoop Specials and Stoop live events at Stoopstorytelling.com.

Here’s a Stoop Story from Natasha Tylea about putting in the work … honing her craft … and owning it -- no matter who is in the room. Find more information about Stoop Storytelling, including the Stoop podcast, Stoop Specials and Stoop live events at <a href="https://stoopstorytelling.com/">Stoopstorytelling.com</a>.

Stories from the Stoop: Labor of love

For a group of Baltimore middle and high school students, squash is more than a vegetable! They participate in SquashWise. The non-profit melds the fast-paced game with personal development and academic excellence. We hear from Abby Markoe, co-founder and executive director, and visit the courts to hear from some of the coaches and students.

Links: Community SquashWise sign up, Squash with Your Squad sign up, Greyhound project, Youth Develop Programs.

For a group of Baltimore middle and high school students, squash is more than a vegetable! They participate in <a href="https://baltimoresquashwise.org/">SquashWise</a>. The non-profit melds the fast-paced game with personal development and academic excellence. We hear from Abby Markoe, co-founder and executive director, and visit the courts to hear from some of the coaches and students.
Links: Community SquashWise <a href="https://baltimoresquashwise.org/programs/community-squash/">sign up</a>, Squash with Your Squad <a href="https://baltimoresquashwise.org/get-involved/squash-with-your-squad/">sign up</a>, <a href="https://baltimoresquashwise.org/greyhound-project/">Greyhound project</a>, <a href="https://baltimoresquashwise.org/programs/youth-development-program/">Youth Develop Programs.</a>

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