People's Conference on Race and Equality
Memphis DSA supports the People's Conference on Race & Equality, JOIN US at the conference on Sat. March 30th
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Memphis United presents the People’s Conference on Race and Equality with workshops, community conversations, arts, music, & dance ongoing throughout the day. Also featuring an action area with information from dozens of groups on opportunities for action, art exhibits, and interactive kids art project and much more. Drop-in at any time throughout the day for a few minutes or a few hours and learn to confront hate by building community.
Central Stage :: Creative Arts Building
10-11am: Opening Ceremony with Danza Azteca Quetzalcoatl
11am-12:15pm :: Community Conversation: Race, Faith and Movements
Panelists: Andy Andrews, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church; Andre Johnson, Pastor and Author of Race, Rhetoric & Religion; Gail Tyree, activist and local AFSCME Asst. Director; Dr. Coby Smith, founding member of the Invaders
Moderator: Anthony Siracusa, Rhodes College
12:30-1pm: Performance: Latino Cultural Center (theatre, dance, art and music)
1-1:50pm: Community Conversation: Racial Structures and Racial Realities in Memphis
Dr. Zandria Robinson, Professor of Sociology, University of Memphis; Dr. Wanda Rushing, author of Memphis & the Paradox of Place, Luvell Anderson, Professor of Philosophy, University of Memphis
Moderator: Edie Love, activist and student
2-2:30pm: Performance: Artistik Approach (a capella hip-hop and spoken word)
2:30-3:20pm: Community Conversation: Environmental Racism: Poverty, Pollution and Solutions
Rita Harris, Environmental Justice Director, Sierra Club; Bastet Ank Re, Vegan Chef, Natural House of Wellness; Khomorai Galloway, Grow Memphis Community Gardening Organizer
Moderator: Chris Peterson, Grow Memphis
3:30-4pm: Performance: Juju Bushman (singer and songwriter)
4-5pm: Community Conversation: Discrimination and Equality: The GLBT Struggle Continues
Panelists: Will Batts, Executive Director, Memphis Gay and Lesbian Community Center, Floridia Jackson, Pastor and activist, Yeshua Holiday, Pastor and activist
Moderator: TBD
Workshops :: East Wing, Creative Arts BuildingWorskhops are 50 minutes in length
10:30am: Story to Story - Elaine Blanchard
11:30am: Community Conversation on Race - Common Ground
1pm: The Reality of our Immigration System - TN Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition & Communidades Unidas en Una Voz
2:30pm: Nonviolent Communication - Elaine Krueger
4pm: Organizing Against Racism - Bradley Watkins, Mid-South Peace and Justice Center
Exhibition and Activity Area :: West Wing, Creative Arts Building
- Ongoing tabling by 30+ community groups that you can get involved with
- Art exhibition area with works exhibited by local artists
- Kids interactive art area
- Plus much more….
For more information, visit the Memphis United Facebook Page
