Daily Archive: January 5, 2022

Art & Entertainments

KidNation Co-Founder Chris ‘Ludacris’ Bridges to Give Keynote at BRIC Summit on Diversity and Inclusion

Musician, actor and KidNation co-founder Chris “Ludacris” Bridges will give the opening keynote address at the fourth annual BRIC Summit, set for Feb. 11 and 12.

Bridges is the co-founder of KidNation, an interactive platform for children to enjoy kid-centric, educational entertainment. His remarks will open the summit on its Industry Day.

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The day’s focus will be on four themes – Break: the Rules (ways to continuously remain activated for social justice and civic engagement); Reinvent: The Workforce (ways to redefine the workforce and best practices for hiring and retaining employees in a post-COVID world);

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January 5, 2022
Art & Entertainments

Tribune staff, community share top 5

Jan. 3—The Ironton Tribune staff, along with community members, selects their favorite arts and culture moments and releases from 2021:

Sarah Simmons

General manager, The Ironton Tribune

1. Children’s graphic novel, “When Stars are Scattered,” by Omar Mohamed and Victoria Jamieson. It paints a picture of what a refugee camp is like, including struggles and enduring them, from a child’s perspective.

2. “Space Camp,” an EP from Ironton-based, genre-crossing Appalachian rock from Building Rockets.

3. Television series, Press Room Recordings, filmed by Armstrong Cable. This series features original music from locals and musicians passing through our region.

4. Cream of

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January 5, 2022