Race, Place & Diversity Symposium: Town Hall
Fostering Awareness of Issues of Diversity
Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey is committed to a five-year symposium project that focuses attention on fostering awareness of issues of diversity at the local, regional, national, and international level. The Symposium provides a platform for a candid discussion on race, place, and diversity, and how each influences the current condition and future of Kansas City.
Moderated by Tyrone Aiken and Michelle T. Johnson, featured panelists will engage the audience to explore relevant social issues with deep, systemic roots. Panelists will also share important insights from their journey of life, struggle, and success to take questions and support an open dialog with audience members to increase understanding.
Allan S. Gray, II, Chair
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The Town Hall Meeting is part of the Fall Symposium series on Race, Place & Diversity. Audience members are encouraged to ask questions and/or make brief statements in this town hall format. Participants are encouraged to use #KCFAASymposium and #KCFAATownHall to submit questions via Facebook and Twitter.
We invite the community to join us at the Gem Theater for this relevant topic discussion, and to hear from our influential guests: Susan B. Wilson, Ph.D., Gwendolyn Grant, Juan Rangel, Michael V. Toombs, and Dr. Rodney D. Smith. Moderated by KCFAA Chief Artistic Officer Tyrone Aiken and Kansas City’s “Diversity Diva” Michelle T. Johnson.
The Town Hall is free to the public.
Gem Theater
1615 East 18th Street
Kansas City, Missouri 64108
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Town hall
Donations accepted