This Land Then & Now is a panel presentation exploring the Black Belt from three distinct perspectives: visual artist Philip Juras reimagines Southern grasslands, inviting viewers to look beyond the natural world; Dwayne Estes, the “Prairie Preacher,” will root us in the ecology, history, and biodiversity of Southeastern Grasslands; and Jasmyn Story will inform the audience of how they can support Native land stewardship through case studies of their work with the movement called Life Comes From It. Moderated by Mark Wilson, the Director of the Caroline Marshall Draughon Center for the Arts & Humanities, this event will forge the connections between land, history, and culture.
