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A powerful conversation surrounding challenges in the LGBTQ+ community to inspire confidence and strength.
Josh Coleman
(moderator)
LGBTQ+ Liaison – City of Birmingham
Alphonso
David
President, Human Rights Campaign
Park
Cannon
Georgia State Representative
Neil
Rafferty
Alabama State Representative
Sinseriti
Banks
T-HEAL Case Manager, BAO
Uncaged Liberty
A discussion about the cultural aspects of immigration in Birmingham, AL on a local and national scale.
Dee Reed
(moderator)
Community Activist, Woke Vote
Carlos E
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Deputy Director, Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama (HICA)
Jerome
Dees
Immigration Attorney for JD Walker Law
Celida Soto
Garcia
Community Organizer
Gabriel Cabán
Cubero
Immigrant Rights Organizer, Adelante Alabama Worker Center
Janylisse
Quiles
Criminal Subpoena Specialist, Regions Bank
Fernanda Herrera Spieler
Juris Doctorate Candidate 2021 at Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Who Tells Our Stories?
A virtual tour of the A. G. Gaston Motel, its significance, and preservation efforts to continue its legacy in the City of Birmingham.
Congresswoman
Terri Sewell
AL-07
Denise Gilmore
Senior Director of the Office of Social Justice and Racial Equity, City of Birmingham
Social Justice and Technology: Exploring Black Tech Activism
A discussion about Blacks and tech advocacy, access to tech for people of color and opportunities to connect social justice and technology.
Rashada LeRoy
(moderator)
CEO, LRY Media Group
Dr. Adrienne
Starks
CEO, STREAM Innovations
Waymond
Jackson
CEO, ED Farm
Julian
Grant
Commercial Business Development Specialist, Alabama Power
Strong-HER
A dialogue about female leadership, breaking the glass ceiling, and women making an impact within the community.
Sherri Jackson
(moderator)
CBS 42 News Anchor & Journalist
Alexus
Cumbie
Founder of Literary Vibes Birmingham
Bobbie
Knight
President, Miles College
DeJuana
Thompson
Creator of Woke Vote
Tracey Morant
Adams
Senior Executive Vice President, Renasant Bank
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Te-Andria
Ellis
Founder of The Surge Project Inc.
Blueprint: Black Men Thriving
Highlighting stories of trials to triumphs and what it means to be a Black man in 2020.
Senator Corey
Booker
United States Senator
Patrick
Packer
CEO of Datus Henry Industries and Co-Founder of Black People Run Bike and Swim
Brandon
Davis
Educator at Birmingham City Schools
Pastor
Mike Jr.
Rock City Church
Ladji
Ruffin
Project Manager of the Offender Alumni Association
Damion
Square
NFL Player, Los Angeles Charger
Dr. Thomas
Beavers
Pastor, New Rising Star
Jeff
Drew
Civil Rights Activist
Tony D
Christon-Walker
Director of Prevention and Community Partnerships, AIDS Alabama
Terry
Drake
Author, Coach and Entrepreneur
Chris
Rogers
Founder of Together Assisting People (TAP)
Passing the Torch
A dialogue about how the next generation is leading the charge to equality & fairness for all.
Jordyn Hudson
(moderator)
Shape The Culture, Founder
Kameryn
Thigpen
Community Organizer, Woke Vote
Jordan
Davis
Host, Poppin’ Policies Podcast
Austin
Smith
Student Organizer, Doug Jones For Senate Campaign
Caleb
Neverson
Chairman, NAACP Youth Council
Chad
Freeman
Community Organizer, Woke Vote
The South Got Somethin’ To Say:
Politics 2020
A moderated panel discussion aimed at the evolution of politics and vital issues that plagues 2020.
Devyn Keith
(moderator)
President; Huntsville City Council
Mayor Randall Woodfin
City of Birmingham
Senator
Doug Jones
United States Senator for Alabama
Stacey
Abrams
Founder of Fair Fight Action
Amy
Mcgrath
United States Senate Candidate, Kentucky
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