A forum about race, equity and leadership---Saturday Sept. 10, Nashville (free, but RSVP)

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https://www.eventbrite.com/e/real-talk-a-forum-about-race-equity-and-leadership-tickets-26591289262

"President Barack Obama recently held a meeting with elected officials, police, and community leaders to have an honest conversation about race relations in our society. After the meeting, the President said “I want to ask you – no matter who you are or where you live – to do whatever you can to foster these conversations and find solutions for your community.”

So, with that in mind, Mayor Barry has partnered with Lipscomb University's College of Leadership & Public Service, Metro Human Relations Commission and Nashville Unites to bring the community together to talk about this national issue impacts us in Nashville, to think of unique solutions, to understand how we are the same, how we are different, and how we can celebrate and embrace those differences in a way that promotes tolerance and understanding.

“The heart wrenching tragedies in Dallas, Baton Rouge, and Falcon Heights were painful to experience, as a Mayor, as a mother, as an American,” said Mayor Barry. “But they have served to sharpen our focus and bring sometimes uncomfortable issues to the forefront of our national conversation.”

Mayor Barry and partners will host this forum with the community to address race, equity and leadership in the Nashville community. Nashville has the opportunity to set an example for the rest of America.

Everyone that wants to participate has a seat at the table.

P.S. - *** Free Parking in the Music City Center garage for this event.***

When
Saturday, September 10, 2016 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM (CDT)
Where
Music City Center, Exhibit Hall A - 201 5th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203 "