Event
Civic Boot Camp: Civil Rights, Then & Now
Host Organization: Seattle City Club
About
Discover How Civil Rights History Has Shaped the Present:
Explore the legacy of the civil rights movement in the Central District and learn how you can exercise your civil rights today.
Pricing
- $250 - Single ticket (includes breakfast and afternoon snacks and full lunch)
- To encourage connections across political, cultural and economic boundaries, Seattle CityClub provides scholarships for up to 20% of the participants in each Civic Boot Camp session. Apply today!
- For group pricing contact Program Coordinator Jeff Carter at jcarter@seattlecityclub.org or 206.682.7395 x 106.
What You'll Do
- Listen to presentations about Seattle's civil rights history.
- Walking tour highlighting historic landmarks, local services and projects.
- Participate in discussions with local leaders about current civil rights issues in the Central District.
- Attend workshops/group discussions related to civil rights and communicating across differences.
You'll Hear From
- Dr. Rev. Phyllis Beaumonte, Pastor, Mount Zion Baptist Church
- Kibibi Monie, Storyteller, 4Culture
- Nikkita Oliver, Community Organizer
- Andrea Caupain Sanderson, CEO, Byrd Barr Place
- About Civic Boot Camp
Civic Boot Camp is an immersive, full-day program designed to give participants the tools to take action in the community. You'll have the opportunity to:
- Connect with local leaders
- Network with professionals from all sectors
- Team-build
- Learn about our region's history
- Learn about local solutions
- Take action towards increasing the civic health of the region
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When
Friday, October 5
9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Where
TBD
Seattle, WA 98122
Fee
$250
Event Type
Event
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