Ep 1 – Phillips County

Phillips County, Arkansas, is home to one of the deadliest racial conflicts in U.S. history - the Elaine Massacre of 1919. Today, it still grapples with the lasting effects of systemic inequality, poverty, and ever present environmental issues - particularly the fight for clean water. How can art play a role in healing these historic divides?

In our very first episode, narrator Marc Bamuthi Joseph dives into Arts For EveryBody – Phillips County, focusing in particular on the inspiring work of the Living Waters Gospel Choir.

What is No Place Like Home?

No Place Like Home is the story of one of the largest public art campaigns in American History: Arts For Everybody. On July 27th, 2024, 18 communities across the country staged simultaneous performances hoping to answer one big question: can art help heal our divided nation? In this documentary podcast, we go inside these communities, speaking with artists, leaders, and public health experts to learn how they are using art to transform society, with surprising results. Narrated by award-winning poet Marc Bamuthi Joseph.