Beverly Whiteside is a self-taught artist and retired Dance Education Specialist in the Columbus City Schools. She was chosen for a residency in the Ohio Governor’s Spotlight Program. She also was selected to participate in the Greater Columbus Arts Council Exchange Fellowship residency in Dresden, Germany. She says: “Being strong and standing up for love gives us so much confidence in ourselves and in what we can accomplish together.” This piece reflects her thoughts concerning hope, respect and the courage to believe in the power of love.
