Black Spaces Symposium: Day 1

Independently Produced

by Afro Van Connect

Thursday, July 23 | 9 AM to 4 PM

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Afro Van Connect presents the virtual Black Spaces Symposium to bring artists, professors, practitioners and scholars together to share experiences, wisdom and knowledge so they can explore new approaches of strengthening their capacity for community building and development using the Hip Hop culture approach.

This Symposium has been established to create opportunities for youth of African Descent to access equipment, education, training, networks and opportunities, empowering them to creatively and economically flourish; build on their unique gifts; and gain perspectives from their heritage and diaspora cultural experiences.

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DAY 1 Schedule

 

9-9:45 AM: Opening Remarks

9:45 AM-12 PM: Panel Conversation
Our Resilience Past Present and Future: The reflection of our experiences
Where do we start to build peace and reconciliation?

Panelists: Silas Balabyekubo, Founder and Executive Director of The Bavubuka Foundation; Petros Kusmu, an experienced management consultant in corporate strategy and advocate focused on housing, education and workforce equity; and Vanessa Richards, Founder and Choir Leader of Van Van Song Society and Director of Creative Together

Moderated by Khari McCleland, award-winning musician and creative facilitator

1-4 PM: Creative Wealth Panel

Panelists: Courtney Adams, Life Coach; Asha Wheeldon, Kula Kitchen; Davis Sabbi, Financial Consultant; Sandra Joy Unaegbu, Kurent Designs

TICKETING

 

General Admission: $45
Includes access to main panel discussions

General Admission 2: $75
Includes full access to all programs

All proceeds from this event support the work of Afro Van Connect.

Please note that subsidized tickets are available to any community member who is interested in attending. For more information, contact Afro Van Connect at afrovanconnect@gmail.com.