The May Panel of Momentum: A Maine Racial & Social Equity Series
As part of Momentum: A Maine Racial & Social Equity Series, the Portland Chamber of Commerce, Greater Portland Council of Governments, United Way of Greater Portland, the Portland Public Library, and the Maine Historical Society welcome recent graduates of The Telling Room's writing programs to share their perspectives on storytelling, social change, and racial equity.
Topics to be discussed include:
• Why writing and storytelling are essential tools in the quest for racial equity
• What the role of youth activism is in social justice movements
• How we can raise our individual and collective voices in the face of injustice
Panelists:
• Edna Thecla Akimana
• Traci Francis
• Si Ting Chen
• Fiona Stawarz
• Philip Tran
A brief Q&A will follow the discussion. This webinar will be recorded and a replay made available.
This virtual event is FREE of charge, but attendees are asked to consider making voluntary contributions to help cover the costs associated with this program, including paying the presenters for their time and expertise on racial equity.
The Telling Room is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. Please contact Rylan Hynes at rylan@tellingroom.org or (207) 774-6064 to request disability accommodations. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
