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Conscious Conversation: The State of K-12 Education in Nashville

The rapid growth and development within the city of Nashville has presented many opportunities.  However, in addition to the positive aspects of growth, various aspects of Nashville’s growth have had negative impacts on the local community.  One area that has been challenged by the city’s education system.  The evolving neighborhoods of Nashville have shifted the demographic makeup of local communities, which has resulted in population changes within local schools.  Join us on Saturday, December 10 as we explore the state of K-12 education in Nashville during the LEAD Public Schools Sustaining Saturday's Professional Development Program.

Panelists
Jay Brown - Chief Academic Officer, LEAD Public Schools  
Christiane Buggs - Metro Nashville School Board, District 5
Dr. Kevin Haggard, Director of Community Partnerships, ​Teach for America Greater Nashville
Bryan Lowe - Assistant Principal, Maplewood High School

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

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RSVP in advance due to limited venue seating.
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Conscious Conversation: The Legacy of Black Entrepreneurship 

On the second day of Black Entrepreneurship Week 2016, Conscious Conversation will host a panel discussion on The Legacy of Black Entrepreneurship. The purpose of this event is to highlight the past, present, and future of businesses in the Black community.

Panelists
LaDonna Boyd - Chief Operating Officer, R. H. Boyd Publishing Corp.
Clint Gray III - Co-Owner, GT Services, LLC
Roland Jones - President, World Solutions Inc.
Kim Lannear - Owner, Scripturally Sound
Lee Molette - Owner, Molette Investment Services 

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

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RSVP in advance due to limited venue seating.
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13th Film Screening + Discussion at Temple Church

Temple Church, Conscious Conversation and No Exceptions Prison Collective have partnered to host an afternoon of thought-provoking dialogue and film.  We'll conduct a screening of the Netflix 13th documentary directed by Ava DuVernay, followed by a community discussion on the various perspectives offered in the film.  On Saturday, November 12, we look forward to you joining us at Temple Church for a very critical event.

Panelists
Dawn Deaner - Metropolitan Public Defender for Nashville-Davidson County
Sekou Franklin - MTSU Political Science Professor
Van Johnson - Host & Producer, The Scenario Radio Show
Robert Payne - Former Incarcerated Citizen 
Casey Wilson - Free Cyrus Wilson Campaign

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

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RSVP in advance due to limited venue seating.
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GZA Concert + Election Night Watch Party

Join Conscious Conversation, Clerisy Circle and Lovenoise on Tuesday evening for a special night of music and politics at City Winery.  GZA of the Wu-Tang Clan will be performing two shows in the main room and we'll also be showing election night coverage in the upstairs lounge. Come out and be with Nashville's urban progressives while taking in the sights and sounds of political consciousness.  Checkout the link to RSVP and access discounted show tickets!

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Conscious Conversation & Think Like A Start-Up Present: HBCUs At Risk

Conscious Conversation and Think Like A Start-up have partnered to bring you an evening of thought-provoking dialogue on the future of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).  If you are a current HBCU student or alum, HBCU faculty member, or civic leader in the Nashville community, please join us on Thursday, October 13th at American Baptist College for the next edition of Conscious Conversation, in partnership with Think Like A Start-up, for #HBCUsAtRisk.  This session will be led by Thomas K.R. Stovall (Twitter: @ThomasKRStovall), utilizing his proprietary #ThinkLikeAStartup Challenge/Solution Think Tank format.  Leading global corporations such as The Clorox Company have brought Thomas in to facilitate his #ThinkLikeAStartup Think Tank with their teams, to quickly crowd-source the top challenges and most compelling, actionable solutions that the company could implement immediately. 

Moderator
Thomas K. R. Stovall
Founder, CANDID Cup Microfeedback platform
Leader of the Imblackintech business amplification event series 
Google Code2040 Chicago entrepreneur in residence

Marketing Partners
Lovenoise & Stay On The Go

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RSVP in advance due to limited venue seating.
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Conscious Conversation & Clerisy Circle Present: Reel Talk on Obama

Conscious Conversation and Clerisy Circle have partnered to bring you a unique evening of thought-provoking dialogue and film.  We’ll begin with a panel-led discussion on Obama, Politics, and Community Change, pinpointing the involvement of Nashville political leaders in driving community change.  Afterward, we’ll provide a special screening of the upcoming romantic comedy-drama film, Southside With You, which highlights Barack and Michelle Obama’s first date.  Join us on Friday, August 26 to learn about Obama’s influence on local political leadership and to experience a newly-release film which uncovers how the President and First Lady united as one.

Panelists
Alandis Brassel
Counsel
Office of Rep. Jim Cooper (TN-05)
U.S. House of Representatives

Adriane Bond Harris
Senior Advisor for Affordable Housing
Mayor's Office of Economic Opportunity and Empowerment

Harold Love, Jr.
State Representative, 58th District
Tennessee General Assembly

Erica Gilmore
At-Large Council Member
Metro Government of Nashville & Davidson County 

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

Marketing Partners
Lovenoise & Stay On The Go

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Due to venue restrictions, attendance at this event will require advance ticket reservation.
Only guests with tickets will be allowed to enter the theater.

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Conscious Conversation: Bridging the Digital Divide

This month’s #consciousconvo will explore the wealth gap that exists across racial lines in America.  A simple Google search on the topic of wealth gap reveals a great deal of content that highlights the immense disparities between majority and minority ethnic groups.  In general, wealth accumulation in minority groups lags far behind that of majority ethnic groups.  The existence of this phenomena is problematic for minorities, and essentially creates a perpetual cycle of poverty that influences generations.  The persisting wealth gap prevents minorities from climbing the socioeconomic ladder, and also exerts a negative impact on the development of minority communities.  On June 29th, we will engage in a discussion on the origins of the racial wealth gap and address strategies for minority groups to reverse this trend and improve wealth accumulation.  Join us and offer your perspective on the topic.

Panelists
​Daynise Joseph
Google Fiber
Community Impact Manager, Nashville
fiber.google.com/cities/nashville

Brandon Hill
Community Engagement & Action Coordinator
Oasis Center
Mayor’s Youth Council Coordinator
oasiscenter.org

Jackie Shrago
​Nashville Digital Inclusion Fund
Special Projects Coordinator
Tennessee Health Care Campaign
thcc2.org

Moderator
Isaac Addae
Assistant Professor, Tennessee State University College of Business
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Marketing Partners
Lovenoise & Stay On The Go

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Advance ticket reservation required due to venue restrictions.
Only registered attendees will be allowed to enter the venue.

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Conscious Conversation: Evaluating the Racial Wealth Gap

This month’s #consciousconvo will explore the wealth gap that exists across racial lines in America.  A simple Google search on the topic of wealth gap reveals a great deal of content that highlights the immense disparities between majority and minority ethnic groups.  In general, wealth accumulation in minority groups lags far behind that of majority ethnic groups.  The existence of this phenomena is problematic for minorities, and essentially creates a perpetual cycle of poverty that influences generations.  The persisting wealth gap prevents minorities from climbing the socioeconomic ladder, and also exerts a negative impact on the development of minority communities.  On June 29th, we will engage in a discussion on the origins of the racial wealth gap and address strategies for minority groups to reverse this trend and improve wealth accumulation.  Join us and offer your perspective on the topic.

Panelists
Tifinie Capehart
Realtor, Silverpoint Properties
cityspeakonline.net

Courtney Hale
Founder & Executive Director, Knowledge Bank Nashville
knowledgebanknashville.org

Travis O. Smith
Senior Mortgage Banker, Synovus Financial Corporation
synovus.com

Jarrett Strickland
Investment Advisor, Molette Investment Services
moletteinvestmentservices.com

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

Sponsors
The Green Truck Moving & Storage – thegreentruckmovers.com
Slim + Husky's Pizza Beeria – slimandhuskys.com

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Conscious Conversation: How Does Gentrification Impact Local Youth?

This month’s #consciousconvo will focus on the subject of gentrification and the impact it has on local youth.  Many discussions on the issue of gentrification have centered on its impact in regard to housing affordability and resident socioeconomic status.  However, as rapid development forces local communities to evolve, what is the impact of development on youth living in gentrifying communities?  Also, what is the effect of gentrification on the lives of youth that are displaced from these communities.  There are many aspects of community transformation that have serious implications for local youth, such as access to employment opportunities and changing school demographics.  Join us on April 27 to engage in a conscious conversation with local experts and community members on the effects of gentrification on local youth.

Panelists
Christiane Buggs
Assistant Director of TRIO Programs, Tennessee State University
MNPS School Board Candidate, District 5
buggsforschools.com

Lagra Newman
Founder & Head of School, Purpose Preparatory Academy Charter School
purposeprep.org

Eric Capehart
Founder, All The King’s Men, Inc.
ericdcapehart.com/

Jackson Miller
Managing Partner, L2M LLC
MNPS School Board Candidate, District 7
jacksonforstudents.com

Moderator
Isaac Addae
Assistant Professor, Tennessee State University College of Business
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Sponsors
Molette Investment Services – moletteinvestmentservices.com
Knowledge Bank Nashville – theknowledgebanknashville.org

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Conscious Conversation: Is Gentrification Really a Bad Thing?

This month’s #consciousconvo will focus on the subject of gentrification. As a topic that has drawn much criticism in discussions centered on economic and community development, gentrification has become commonplace in urban America. Within the Nashville metropolitan region gentrification is occurring in a widespread manner. Evidence suggests that this trend will continue in the foreseeable future.
Given the low likelihood of a reversal in this trend, how do local communities cope with the permanent effects of gentrification? Is it possible for displaced community residents to benefit from gentrification?  Join us on February 25th to engage in conscious conversation with local experts and community members on the topic of gentrification.

​Panelists
Tifinie Capehart
Realtor, Silverpoint Properties
cityspeakonline.net

Brian Sexton
Affordable Housing Development Specialist, New Level Community Development Corp.
newlevelcdc.org

DJ Wootson
Principal, Titus Young Real Estate

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

Sponsors
Kwanzaa Nashville – facebook.com/kwanzaa.nashville
Nashville Social Butterfly – nashvillesocialbutterfly.com

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