Why Spittin Truth To Power? - An Interview with Alyce Smith Cooper and Shammy Dee

“Spittin’ Truth To Power While Light Leaping For the People” is an intergenerational CREATIVE EXPLOSION of images, music, and storytelling styles reminiscent of the griot. Between fire and brimstone preaching, the intimate vulnerability of prayer, and the invitation to fellowship - renowned San Diego poet and PLC member Alyce Smith Cooper and acclaimed DJ and musician Shammy Dee are reaching to penetrate the hearts of the people. This three-part spoken verse will encompass the juxtaposition of past/present, yin/yang, male/female with the dream of transformations hoped for and imagined. It is both a personal moment and a collective piece – a springing forward into a leap of light.

Mother Wit Central

Mother Wit Central is a gathering place for sharing stories that uncover the mystery of how the mother wit spirit serves as our guide to building community. How does Mother Wit guide us through our fear of the other? And how does the spirit shepherd us through lessons in forgiveness and acceptance? In the darkest moments of isolation, shame or anger, what role does Mother Wit play in calming the waters, helping us see the world anew? Join us in discovering how Mother Wit works in our lives and how that spirit works in other cultures.

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