Civic Boot Camp: Civil Rights, Then & Now

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