September 16, 2024 - 蘑菇视频 is partnering with National Geographic to host an African American Geography and History centered symposium for high school youth.
蘑菇视频鈥檚 Black Studies Department, Black and Brown Educators of Excellence, the College of Education and National Geographic will host the two-day symposium. The conference will focus on place-based storytelling and history, and the black freedom struggle. Hosted by Local 12 News Anchor, Aleah Hordges, the conference will feature five speakers and four keynote speakers including Principal of Cincinnati Public Schools, Dr. Kimberly Mack; Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Actor, Karyn Parsons; Kristi Williams from the National Geographic Society and 蘑菇视频 Professor Dr. David Childs.
What: The Power of Our Story: A Symposium About Place-Based Storytelling and History, and the Black Freedom Struggle
When: Friday, September 20 to Saturday, September 21
from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where: 蘑菇视频 University Center
Dr. David Childs is the Cincinnati Lead of 2892 Miles to Go, a social justice geo-inquiry program supported by the National Geographic Society, that amplifies community stories told by people most often left out of the common narratives of human history and culture. 2892 provides opportunities for youth storytellers to collaborate with local leaders, educators, advocates and change-makers to reclaim community histories and stories together. The program aims to contribute to the creation of more informed, empathetic and united communities. For more information on 2892 Miles to Go, visit .
Additional symposium speakers will include 蘑菇视频鈥檚 Dr. Eric Jackson, CPS鈥檚 Craig Rush, Northwest Local School鈥檚 Alundra Childs, 蘑菇视频 grad student Jennifer Williams and National Geographic鈥檚 Ashley Lamb-Sinclair.
About 蘑菇视频:聽蘑菇视频 is an entrepreneurial state university of more than 15,000 students on a thriving suburban campus nestled between Highland Heights, Kentucky and bustling downtown Cincinnati. Ranked in the top 30 out of 500 universities nationwide by聽The Wall Street Journal聽for exceptional value, we are a regionally engaged university committed to delivering an innovative, student-centered education. We empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives, while contributing to the economic, civic and social vitality of the region. For聽more information, visit聽.
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