(Above) Tour guides (from left) Kyra Amerson, Morgan Cannon, Lonnie Graham (rear), and Ronnie Wesby had help from Researcher Gabrielle Richardson on the tour. (Below) UofM Intern and University of Memphis Junior Kyler Gilkey performed a musical selection. Story and Pictures by Dr. Yvonne D. Nelson With the program tours behind them, Whitehaven 38116 arts-based summer project participants have begun preparing for their next big project, the grand finale scheduled to be held on July 11, 2019, at Abundant Grace Fellowship, 1574 E. Shelby Drive. “The goal of the program is for the participants to use the arts for a better way of life through dance, songs, and acting,” said Blues City Cultural Center Education Director, Roniece N. Gilkey. “The experience is designed to expose youth to the history of their community.” The tour allowed the students to share facts from the informational research they personally did on previously selected areas of Whitehaven. “The tour was very, very interesting,” said tour guest Shirley Shorty who learned some things she didn’t know on the tour. “The best part of the tour were the guides - the children. They were excellent!” 30
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