Cultural percussions

In conjunction with the Fort Scott Community College Gordon Parks Celebration of Culture and Diversity, students at Fort Scott Middle School were given the opportunity to partake in the African-American story telling and hand drumming talents of Richard Pitts. According to the Kansas Arts Commission, Pitts' performance called Roots of Rhythm is an enjoyable educational exercise in African-American story telling, drumming and history. The goal of the performance is to enlighten the audience on African-American culture and historical events which were instrumental in the transformation of the United States. Rayma Silvers/Tribune Photo