Politics and Poetry

Author: Lisa Campbell, Ron Campbell and Lexi Hunter

Three generations of a politically active family explore the nexus of politics and poetry.Lisa Campbell is a 30-year Brand & Digital Strategist. A legislator, communicator, and poetry fan Leaning forward, opting in, persisting onward, and working for equality.Ron Campbell a glance back includes a 40-year career in healthcare administration. A quick look ahead public health advocate and cheerleader for the next generation of politicians, poets, family, and friends.Lexi Hunter is a creative, feminist, political activist, singer/songwriter, and musician with a passion for intellectual conversation. She is also the composer of all the music and our theme song, Take Flight.Join us as we uncover the power unleashed in the synergy of politics and poetry. We hope that by exploring human emotions through lyrics and verse, this might help renew our commitment to political involvement and rekindle a common language to communicate more deeply with each other.Behind the Scenes:Laurie Campbell Pannell is an artist and writer with 30 years of experience in brand direction.Haley Lunski is an advocate for inclusion with a passion for education and community engagement.Stacy Cantrell is a dog rescuee, a techie lover, prone to rabbit holes, and an admirer of cooks and music conductors.
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Politics & Poetry Episode 7 ~ Part 1: Margaret Britton Vaughn
Episode 7
Sunday, 19 February, 2023

We are honored and thrilled to have Margaret Britton Vaughn, Tennessee's Poet Laureate, join us for our seventh episode of Politics & Poetry. Part one of our conversation, join us as we discuss the power of song lyrics and poetry to move people to tears, spark laughter, and connect us with one another. We'll also talk about Maggi's lifelong work as an artist, song writer and poet, and she'll share stories about what it was like growing up in the south during the 1930s and 1940s.To learn more about Margaret Britton Vaughn visit: https://www.ereferencedesk.com/resources/state-symbols/tennessee/poet-laureate.htmlPublications ~ Poetry CollectionsBell Buckle BiscuitsStoriesby Margaret Britton Vaughn, Carole Brown KnuthHardcover, 128 Pages, Published 1999 by Isis PrISBN-13: 978-1-882845-07-1, ISBN: 1-882845-07-2Life's Down to Old Women's ShoesPoetry and Personal Essays [Paperback]by Margaret Britton VaughnPaperback, 61 Pages, Published 1997 by Bell Buckle PrISBN-13: 978-1-882845-06-4, ISBN: 1-882845-06-4Foretasting HeavenTalking to Twain at Quarry Farmby Margaret Britton VaughnPaperback, 55 Pages, Published 2001 by Bell Buckle PrISBN-13: 978-1-882845-10-1, ISBN: 1-882845-10-2America Showing Her Colors in Black and WhitePoetry and Photographyby Margaret Britton VaughnHardcover, 95 Pages, Published 2002 by Bell Buckle PrISBN-13: 978-1-882845-11-8, ISBN: 1-882845-11-0Acres That Grow StonesPoetryby Margaret Britton VaughnPaperback, 53 Pages, Published 1996 by Iris PrISBN-13: 978-1-882845-00-2, ISBN: 1-882845-00-5The Light in the Kitchen WindowPoemsby Margaret Britton Vaughn, Iris PressPaperback, 74 Pages, Published 1994 by Bell Buckle PrISBN-13: 978-0-916078-35-5, ISBN: 0-916078-35-3Grand Ole Saturday Nightsby Margaret Britton VaughnPaperback, 96 Pages, Published 1990 by Bell Buckle PressISBN-13: 978-1-882845-04-0, ISBN: 1-882845-04-8Southern Voices in Every Directionby Suellen Alfred, Margaret Britton VaughnPaperback, 159 Pages, Published 1996 by Bell Buckle PrISBN-13: 978-1-882845-01-9, ISBN: 1-882845-01-3Kin by Margaret Britton VaughnPaperback, 75 Pages, Published 1994 by Iris PrISBN-13: 978-0-916078-39-3, ISBN: 0-916078-39-6Referenceshttps://www.tnmagazine.org/treasured-tennessee-tributes-maggi-vaughn-offers-two-books-poems-pictures/https://www.kcbx.org/travel/2021-07-18/journeys-of-discovery-maggie-vaughn-tennessees-poet-laureate-rocking-for-26-yearshttp://www.educationupdate.com/archives/2005/April/html/Poet-Vaughn.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ft1reCIZ0V4https://www.sctta.org/post/npr-s-journeys-of-discovery-maggie-vaughn-tennessee-s-poet-laureate-rocking-for-26-years