Roswell Roots Cultural Spotlight Series

127 Bulloch Avenue,Roswell GA 30075

09 February, 2023

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The Cultural Spotlight Series invites authors, artists, storytellers, and community contributors to speak in intimate settings about their experiences and professional skills. Speakers can be local to Metro-Atlanta or be a nationally accredited name. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Author talk with Birdel Jackson Thursday February 9 Author and Storyteller Birdel Jackson will discuss his autobiography, Growing Up Donnie & Kaki: the First 18 years, which follows the journey of Birdel and his sister, Carol Ann, through their first 18 years growing up in segregated Memphis Tennessee through the 1940’s and 50’s. Birdel Jackson now resides in Alpharetta, retired from his successful career as a civil engineer. He is a member of the Academy of Distinguished Engineering Graduates of the University of Toledo and the Georgia Institute of Technology. In addition, Birdel serves as President for the Jackson-Davis Foundation providing engineering scholarships in honor of his grandparents, Gladys Davis Jackson, who attended Spelman College, and Birdel F. Jackson, Sr., who attended Rust and Knoxville Colleges. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Author Talk with Sharon Vines Thursday, February 16 Author Sharron Vines began her love of literature as a teen when she became an avid reader of romance and suspense novels. She soon began writing poetry and letters , but never dreamed it all would result in her writing a novel of her own. Her talent and passion for writing blossomed into the book, “Artist Wife”, published in 2019. And her second novel, “Grace’s Seasons”, published in 2022. Sharron has a Bachelor and Master of Business Administration Management from American Intercontinental University. Her passions are family, tennis, photography, and mentoring; and, oh yes, communications! She resides in Stone Mountain, Georgia with her artist husband, Roederick Vines. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Artist Talk with Joe Barry Carroll Thursday, February 26 My View From Seven Feet is NBA All-Star Joe Barry Carroll’s musing on the perceived mythical qualities of a person standing seven feet tall. Carroll expresses his unique “view” through figurative and abstract paintings that are celebratory, reflective, and hopeful. Each is paired with a short narrative that further conveys the artist’s ruminations on relationships, legacy, success, sports, culture, responsibility, and more. The exhibit is curated by Tara Y. Coyt. https://joebarrycarroll.com/ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Roswell Roots is a community-wide, month-long festival that honors our diverse community and celebrates Black History Month. Roswell Roots aims to educate, impact, and promote cultural awareness. Programs and events focus on welcoming all community members and offers an opportunity for all ages to engage and participate. Find more information and additional events at www.RoswellRoots.com