This powerful performance weaves together the legacy of tobacco labor activism in Winston-Salem with the music that gave voice to the movement. Walk a Mile In My Shoes blends historical insight with stirring live renditions of songs that fueled the 1947 R.J. Reynolds tobacco factory strikes, where artists like Paul Robeson and Woody Guthrie stood in solidarity with workers demanding racial and economic justice.

Featuring:

Diana Tuffin as a union leader, channeling the spirit of resistance through jazz

Jason McKinney as Paul Robeson

Joseph Terrell (Mipso) as Woody Guthrie

Historical narration by Phil Archer, Camel City Co-curator

This event bridges art and activism, honoring the music that moved a movement.

Note: Saturday’s performance is SOLD OUT!

Cost: $75

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