The Power of the Arts to Create Social Change: A Women Deliver 2019 Conference Satellite Event
Date and Time
Jun 6, 2019 6:30 pm
Location
Anacostia
2004 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, District of Columbia, 20020
Jun 6, 2019 6:30 pm
Anacostia
DC artists shine a light on #MeToo, maternal mortality, and gender equality
This summer, join us for a community celebration to share strategies, tips, and tactics for tapping into the arts to improve gender equality in the U.S. “The Power of the Arts to Create Social Change” takes place 6:30 - 8:30 PM ET on Thursday, June 6, 2019, at Busboys and Poets Anacostia located at 2004 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE in Washington, DC. Free and open to the public, a mix & mingle cash bar will be available. Doors open at 6:00 PM ET.
Organized by FUNKY BROWN CHICK, Inc. in partnership with Women Deliver and Busboys and Poets, during the event, FUNKY BROWN CHICK, Inc. CEO Twanna A. Hines moderates a panel discussion with: Kristen Jackson, Connectivity Director, Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company; Sue Obedi, Director, Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) Hollywood Bureau; and Kayla Randall, City Lights Editor, Washington City Paper. Event attendees will also enjoy a screening of relevant film clips and view relevant artwork.
#WD2019 #ThePowerOf #TheArts
ABOUT YOUR HOSTS:
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Women Deliver is a leading global advocate that champions gender equality and the health and rights of girls and women. |
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FUNKY BROWN CHICK, Inc. brings the joy of digital media & entertainment to the masses to create a better world. |
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Busboys and Poets is a cultural hub where racial and cultural connections are consciously uplifted. |
