MEDIA CONTACT:
Branda Johnson
media@alvalues.org
MEDIA ADVISORY
Alabama Values to Launch Southern Narrative Project with Support from Sony’s Create Action Initiative
The initiative uplifts Southern creators, organizers, and storytellers; trains the next generation of narrative strategists and digital organizers; and uses film, music, art, and media to inspire civic action. Rooted in joy, history, resistance, and radical imagination, the Southern Narrative Project is where storytelling meets movement building.
When:
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Storyboarding Workshop: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM CT
VibranTalks Experience: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM CT
Where:
Woodlawn Theater
5503 1st Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35212
Why it Matters:
The Southern Narrative Project is rooted in the belief that the South has always been rich with stories—our stories. The Southern Narrative Project will serve as a hub for training, creativity, and narrative power, uplifting historically excluded voices across the region. Through film, music, art, and digital strategy, the project invests in Southern creators who are reshaping how the world sees the South.
Visuals + Coverage Opportunities:
- VibranTalks panel featuring:
- Cierra “Shooter” Glaude (Queen Sugar, P-Valley)
- Juel Taylor (They Cloned Tyrone)
- You Gene Write, Uncle See “J” Foster
- Lebaron “LB” Thornton
- Culture mixer and live performances
- Hands-on Storyboarding Workshop led by Glaude and Taylor
- Multigenerational creatives and community members in attendance
RSVP + More Info:
VibranTalk and Culture Mixer – www.vibrantake.com
Southern Narrative Project Workshop – www.alvalues.org/event/filmworkshop
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Alabama Values
Alabama Values is a grassroots communications organization working to raise awareness and increase engagement around community issues in Alabama. They work directly with grassroots civic organizations advocating to build power and break down barriers to civic participation for communities across the state.