Appalachia is currently experiencing climate disaster, with floods from Hurricane Helene devastating much of the area. This awful scenario puts extra weight on this weekend’s collaborative teach-in from local org Future Front TX and Appalachian grassroots organizer Highlander Center. Focus centers on third spaces – finding pleasure, healing, and visualization while building a movement in the Southern U.S. Each session over the day channels these ideas through a Black feminist lens, with scholars, artists, and organizers providing their thoughts as well as listening to yours. Food is provided by chef Grace Aguilar and her Honduran Creole concept Five O Four. – James Scott
