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Considering Matthew Shepard

Air Date Saturday October 4 at 4 p.m. on 5.1

CONSIDERING MATTHEW SHEPARD

Considering Matthew Shepard, a three-part fusion oratorio by Craig Hella Johnson, is dedicated to remembering the life and legacy of Matthew Shepard. Johnson shares how this powerful piece is about transforming tragedy into a call for compassion and reflection on our shared humanity.

A painted religious icon depicts a woman in a red robe holding a child against a gold background, displayed on a dark blue wall.

ALEKSANDRA VREBALOV

A living soundscape transforms a Cleveland museum gallery into a spiritual space, for uniting voices, instruments, and community in a shared frequency of care and connection.

A framed mixed media artwork depicts two figures with intertwined, decorative patterns and the words "BLACK STUDNT" across the piece, hanging on a white wall among other artworks.

TIFFANY LAWSON

From brown paper bags to roller skates, Tiffany Lawson’s art transforms everyday materials into stories of Black life, resilience, and the freedom found in imperfection.