From staff reports
The captivating South Carolina ETV (SCETV) series “Echoes and Insights” revitalizes timeless conversations pulled from SCETV’s media archive. Each episode revisits pivotal moments, featuring voices and perspectives of influential figures from the past.
The first episode, featuring a 1983 interview between SCETV’s Beryl Dakers, original host of “Art’s the Thing!” and Pulitzer Prize winner Toni Morrison, airs next on Thursday, May 9 at 9 p.m., on ETV-HD.
Set against the backdrop of Morrison’s promotional tour at the University of South Carolina for “Tar Baby” (1981), just ahead of the monumental release of “Beloved” (1987), the series uncovers a history of insights and reflections from a diverse array of scholars, community leaders and women professionals such as poet Nikky Finney, storyteller Nancy Tolson, attorney and speaker Shontavia Johnson and many others. These voices come together to illuminate Morrison’s enduring influence on their work, her unique perspective on South Carolina and the lasting legacy of Beryl Dakers’ contributions to public media in the Palmetto State.
From thought-provoking conversations with renowned artists and intellectuals to groundbreaking speeches by world leaders, “Echoes and Insights” brings forth the wisdom, struggles and triumphs of those who have shaped our world. Through curated archival footage and interviews, the series offers fresh perspectives on timeless issues and sheds light on the interconnectedness of past and present.
