NOVUS Renewal: The Transformative Work of RTA at Trinity Church Wall St

March 6, 2024
Amplify:

On Wed, March 6, 2024, at St. Paul’s Chapel of Trinity Church Wall St, RTA celebrated the creativity and stories of RTA alumni through performances and conversations. Performers included Kenyatta Emmanuel, Darrian Bennett, Clarence Maclin, Alfred Roberts, and Sherika Stewart, moderated by Charles Moore.

Fusing music, spoken word, visual arts, and panel discussion with RTA alumni around how people in prison develop critical life skills through the arts, NOVUS Renewal: The Transformative Work of RTA was a joyous and heartfelt event that showed us how the arts are an important creative outlet that transforms lives and brings the community together.


Alfred Roberts performs an original song with Kenyatta Emmanuel on piano.
All photos courtesy of Trinity Church Wall St.


Kenyatta Emmanuel performs his original song, “What Are We Fighting For?”


Panel discussion with the performers; Kenyatta Emmanuel, Sherika Stewart, Darrian Bennett, Alfred Roberts, and Clarence Maclin; moderated by Charles Moore.


Guests enjoy the visual arts show featuring work by RTA participants and alum Darrian Bennett

RTA is grateful for everyone who contributed to making the night so meaningful. Thank you, Trinity Church Wall St, for amplifying the voices of our talented alumni with this special event!

To view the recording of the event, click here.

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