Embracing Black History and Arts • From Insight to Action

You are invited to join community members, civic and government leaders, and a panel of distinguished historians and arts professionals for an engaging program exploring the vital roles of history, the visual arts, and the performing arts in challenging stereotypes, reshaping societal narratives about race, fostering inclusivity, and preserving the African American legacy.

Program:

Moderated conversation with panelists • Group discussions • Music • Readings • Poetry • Tour of the Marian Costner Selby Exhibit

Panelists:

Dwandalyn R. Reece, PhD, Smithsonian National Museum of African American History

Spencer Crew, PhD, George Mason University, Dept. of History and Art History

Audrey Davis, African American History Division of the Office of Historic Alexandria

Irene Chambers, Board of Directors, Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation (THHF)

Moderator: Inga A. Watkins, J.D., Social Justice Committee, an initiative of THHF

FREE • The public is invited. Registration is requested but not required • Walk-ins are welcome. Information: www.tinnerhill.org and Facebook • Refreshments will be served

Presented by the Social Justice Committee, an initiative of the THHF, in partnership with the Chi Beta Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.