ACTOR (A Continuing Talk on Race) : Spaces for Change: The Power of Community Conversations with Andy Shallal
Date and Time
Mar 30, 2025 5:00 pm
Location
Shirlington
4251 S. Campbell Ave, Arlington, Virginia, 22206
Mar 30, 2025 5:00 pm
Shirlington
Let’s Keep Talking!
Join us for the next installment of A CONTINUING TALK ON RACE (A.C.T.O.R.), a monthly discussion series dedicated to fostering meaningful conversations about race, class, and culture in our community.
This month, we’re taking a step back to explore the origin story of A.C.T.O.R. and the vision behind this impactful series. Our special guest will be Andy Shallal, founder and CEO of Busboys and Poets. In this discussion, we’ll dive into:
The inspiration behind A.C.T.O.R. and its creation.
The importance of community conversations in addressing social justice issues.
Andy Shallal’s intentionality in creating spaces where people can come together to discuss, learn, and grow.
This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from Andy about his commitment to building bridges through dialogue and how A.C.T.O.R. has become a vital platform for our community. You will also have access to an advance copy of Andy’s upcoming memoir: A SEAT AT THE TABLE: THE MAKING OF BUSBOYS AND POETS (ISBN 9781682196380).
As always, we encourage open dialogue, diverse perspectives, and a spirit of learning and understanding. Whether you’re a longtime member of the ACTOR community or joining us for the first time, your voice matters.
Community discussions encourage the building of a more just and equitable community.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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A.C.T.O.R. (A Continuing Talk on Race) is a public discussion series. It provides the opportunity for people to come together and speak openly and honestly about issues of race, class and culture. The intent is that each person walks away from the discussion feeling something: challenged, educated, uncomfortable, enlightened, refreshed, reassured and hopefully inspired and moved to action!
On the last Sunday of each month, there is a new topic for discussion
