“Ché speaks candidly about growing up in South West London. Ché Lingo is a rapper/MC from South West London who started out with performances at youth clubs in Clapham Junction – since then he’s steadily worked on his live shows, built a still-growing, fervent following, and put out some seriously good music – including collaborations…
“Diversity is not a new concept, however, we still continually struggle to acknowledge it in ways that are respectful and empowering to all. It is only through the sharing of stories, genuine representation, and the pursuit of education that we will truly bridge the gaps between us and thrive not in spite of our diversity,…
“America works overtime to create a colorblind society, but does this colorblindness perpetuate, rather than resolve, racism? Despite a growing racial divide, attorney, activist, and author Traci Ellis says the time is now to have the courageous conversation about the damage done in the name of colorblindness. Traci O’Neal Ellis is a Chicago-area based attorney,…
“In this talk, Dr. Porter explores the history of the African American experience throughout a generational lens. Porter posits that when we zoom out on the historical timeline, we reveal that the African American model is a model of triumph. In this talk, Dr. Porter explores the history of the African American experience through a…
“The most powerful way to influence how politicians vote is by voting yourself. But Congress’s inability to pass effective legislation of any kind has led to a decrease in voting; why vote if it doesn’t matter. This means politicians are voted in by only the extremes and thus sets us in a vicious circle: voters…
“Has a neighborhood ever made you uncomfortable? It is important to understand the history for why you may have these sentiments and how this has impacted the course of our development as a society. Brennon Thompson works as a Cultural Competence and Health Literacy Operations Specialist at the Center for Human Services Education, a division…
“Olusade Green is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in English at Amherst College. As a young reader, she identified with brave and adventurous protagonists such as Katniss Everdeen and Nancy Drew but wondered, “Where are the black girl heroines?” Sade became passionate about social justice at an early age. During high school, Sade…
“What should Black women do when they aren’t given a seat at the table? Jasmen Rogers is a community organizer in Dade and Broward counties, working primarily at the intersections of racial and gender justice. Jasmen developed a zeal for social justice after the 2006 tragic death of Martin Lee Anderson at the hands of…
“Co-dependent from a young age, Erica Munoz stumbled into a life of abuse, promiscuity and hardship. Seeking the love she never had with her parents, she yearned for a relationship to heal her broken past. A mother of three beautiful boys, she fought to succeed and keep her head above water in a world against…
“In this compelling talk, Onijai proposes a new educational arrangement for students in the Bay Area that lack equal educational opportunity; one that prioritizes better connections with teachers, stronger community relationships, and equipped with all the bells and whistles of an elite private institution. Ultimately, it’s about leveling the playing field. Not just better schools…