Reverend Dr. Felecia Piggott-Long and Tommy Priest

A playwright, poet, rapper, activist, reverend, educator and doctor of African-American literature, Dr. Felecia Piggott-Long brings her love of African culture to Winston-Salem. She organized Winston-Salem’s first citywide, seven-day celebration of Kwanzaa and is an ambassador for artists of color.

Tommy Priest is a connector and artist who agitates for change. As the owner of Coffee Park, he organizes community events to engage people in conversation, spreading peace and diversity through art.

Reverend Dr. Felecia Piggott-Long
portrait by Tommy Priest

Felecia is vibrant and always on stage. Reverend, Doctor of African-American literature, playwright, sign language interpreter, rapper, poet, activist, community builder, singer, teacher, professor.

Tommy Priest
portrait by Reverend Dr. Felecia Piggott-Long

Tommy Priest serves diverse groups who engage in films, music, paintings and other art forms that draw people into conversations. He is a feminist, lover of all people, artist who agitates for change. He is always the light bringer and radiates love.