2024 Race Relations Symposium
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Blount County United is a community organization committed to working for racial and social justice in Blount County, Tennessee. Our BCU membership is interracial, intergenerational, interdenominational, and interfaith, and together we promote acceptance, understanding and justice in our hometown. BCU members are committed to the idea that differences in people and cultures will lead to a more productive, inclusive and innovative environment and we further believe that We Are Stronger Together. This Symposium helps individuals and organizations to learn how to appreciate our differences and work better together, and how we can use what we learn to work towards a more inclusive Blount County and World!
- Date: Saturday, July 20, 2024
- Virtual (a Zoom link will be sent upon ticket purchase)
Day Overview
10:00am – 10:45am…..Strength in Diversity
Rev. Dr. Willa Estell
Alcoa Blount NAACP President
Blount County United, Chairperson
10:45am – 12:00pm…..The Importance of Voting
Rev. Hanna Broome
Executive Director of Project 100
National Director of Religious Affairs for Repairers of Breach
12:30pm – 1:45pm…..School Vouchers: What you need to know
Mr. Dustin Park
Panel Discussion
2:00pm – 3:15pm…..Power Lies in Unity: Unlock Our Collective Potential
Sis. Sharon Hannum
Blount County United, Vice Chairperson
Registration Information
Adults – $10
Youth – FREE
Symposium
Registration is $10 for Adults and Youth.