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The Equity Alliance presents ‘Conscious Conversation on Black Political Engagement’

Posted on February 27, 2017March 16, 2017 by The Equity Alliance in Uncategorized

This month’s Conscious Conversation, in partnership with The Equity Alliance, Davidson County Democratic Party, and Davidson County Young Democrats, explores the state of black political engagement and how Nashville’s African-American community can raise their voices and take action on issues that matter to their daily lives.

In the age of social media, it’s easy to post our dissatisfaction for politics as usual. But how can African Americans ensure their voices are heard by elected and appointed officials? How do we ensure the African-American community does not get left behind by a changing Nashville landscape? How can the Democratic Party be more inclusive to the issues plaguing the Black community? Lastly, why is civic engagement and voter turnout low among African Americans?

Join us on Wednesday, March 22 for a roundtable discussion with “young, Black and dope” political leaders to learn how you can become a more informed and engaged citizen. Don’t get mad, get involved! Visit http://www.consciousconversation.co for additional details.
#consciousconvo #blackpolitics

Wednesday, March 22, 2017
6 p.m. – Networking
6:30 p.m. – Roundtable Discussion
SEIU Local 205 | 521 Central Ave | Nashville,TN 37211

Free and open to the public.

Panelists
Representative Raumesh Akbari, District 91 – Memphis
Chair, Tennessee Black Caucus
Tennessee General Assembly

Christiane Buggs, District 5 – Nashville
School Board Member
Metro Nashville Public Schools

Erica Gilmore
At-Large Metro Council Member

Senator Lee Harris,District 29 – Memphis
Senate Minority Leader
Tennessee General Assembly

Michelle Hernandez-Lane
Chief Diversity Officer
Office of Nashville Mayor Megan Barry

Matia Powell
Executive Committeewoman
Davidson County Democratic Party

Christopher Smith
Political Consultant
Former Bernie Sanders 2016 Deputy National Field Director

Moderator
Isaac Addae
Assistant Professor – Tennessee State University College of Business

Sponsors
The Equity Alliance
Davidson County Democratic Party
Davidson County Young Democrats
SEIU Local 205

Marketing Partners
Lovenoise, Stay On The Go & The Scenario – Radio Show

Event RSVP
consciousconvo.eventbrite.com

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