"Wise Bodies, Beautiful Elders" - photographer Jade Beall confronts ageism in the raw.

Featured on the November 28th, 2019 edition of ARIZONA SPOTLIGHT with host Mark McLemore:

• Meet photographer Jade Beall, who believes "everyone has the right to feel beautiful". Her upcoming book Wise Bodies, Beautiful Elders is taking on ageism directly with mostly nude photographs. Devoted couple Gerry & Darwin Hall share why they decided to bare their bodies, and their relationship, to the intimate gaze of Beall’s camera.

Jade Beall, self portrait.

courtesy Jade Beall

• If you have watched any cartoons made in America since the 1960s, you have seen the work of animator Ron Campbell. Now retired after fifty years in the industry working on shows including Yogi Bear, The Smurfs, Scooby Doo, The Jetsons, Darkwing Duck, and The Beatles' film Yellow Submarine, Campbell creates paintings based on these characters. Mark talks with Campbell about sharing his love of art with fans of all ages. Ron Campbell will present a show of his paintings, do drawings for fans, and talk about his career on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 9th & 10th, at Arizona Picture & Frame Gallery located at 4523 East Speedway Blvd.

• And, in response to political division, the goal of the new StoryCorps initiative "One Small Step" is bringing people together to share how their personal experience shapes their views on social issues. Listen to married couple Michael and Hilary reflect on bridging their own political differences, while trying to be good role models for their six children. And, if you would like to participate in "One Small Step", complete the survey and get involved.