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Ponder. This. – Building Wichita Together: A Community Conversation
February 27 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
this community-centered gathering brings together dynamic leaders, creatives, and changemakers for an evening of dialogue, reflection, and collective visioning inspired by the exhibition “Safer Waters: Picturing Black Recreation at Midcentury”. The program will also feature guest poetry performances by Knowledge & Essex, offering moments of rhythm and reflection throughout the evening.
◆ Hosted and moderated by Tasha Hayes and Naquela Pack, the event invites Wichita residents to engage in honest conversation about our shared goals, challenges, and opportunities to build a stronger, more connected city.
Panelists:
Shane Carter ◆ Shane Carter is Executive Director of The Kansas African American Museum.
Anthony Joiner ◆ An art dealer and nonprofit founder
Molly McFerson ◆ Director and Chief Executive Officer, Wichita Art Museum.
Nnanna Okpara ◆ Founder and Director of Festive ICT
Brandon Polite ◆ Co-founder of Protect Your Mind, and Executive Director of the Build and Rebuild Family and Education Center.
Aileen Rueda-DaCosta ◆ Kansas-based storyteller, advocate, and portrait photographer.
◆ About the exhibition:
https://wam.org/…/safer-waters-picturing-black…/
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