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Booth/Exhibit Space at the Black Arts Festival

Exhibit space at the Black Arts Festival  -Non-authors

Booth/Exhibit Space at the Black Arts Festival

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    Rising South Literacy School is a nonprofit organization committed to celebrating the voice of community members, youth, victims of violence, and community survivors. Through its diversified programs and artistic avenues, Rising South aims to address personal and community healing, with a focus on literacy, trauma recovery, and violence prevention. 

     

    The organization's upcoming "From Hidden to Crowned" project explores resilience and empowerment after trauma. Mr. Bryson was scheduled to perform a full concert at Huntsville's Orion Amphitheater on October 4, 2026, as the featured artist for the organization's #StompTheViolence community awareness initiative. The event was designed to bring attention to the devastating effects of domestic violence, gun violence, and other forms of violence impacting families and communities throughout North Alabama and beyond. The re-imagined centerpiece will include performances, dance, and youth-led art displays representing the journey from pain to purpose. Local vocalists will be asked to perform selections inspired by his music, youth-centered artistic presentations, dramatic performances promoting nonviolence, and a fashion showcase highlighting strength, leadership, healing, and positive models of manhood. The event will continue to focus on encouraging our community to choose hope over violence and healing over harm.

     

    Rising South's programming is directly aligned with global health priorities around violence prevention, literacy advancement, and trauma-informed care. The organization leverages digital platforms to extend its reach and impact beyond the local community, while grounding all initiatives in evidence-based research. Through this multifaceted approach, Rising South aims to build a culture of peace, literacy, and collective pride.

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