Applied Democracy Exchanges

3727 Hwy 119,Montevallo AL 35115

16 March, 2023

Description

These monthly discussions, held every third Thursday, will focus on the current perils and future promises of democracy in the U.S. and abroad. These discussions will focus on a unique, democracy-related theme each month. We are particularly interested in bridging the gap between theory and practice, bringing together both researchers of democracy and its practitioners on the ground. Guest speakers and practitioners will include journalists, teachers, researchers, and everyday people from all over the world. What they all have in common is a deep belief in democracy and a shared concern for its future. Dr. David Mathews will be joining us for these conversations and we'd love to have you as well! This event is free and open to the public. You will receive a Zoom link to join one day prior to the event. --- January 19th - "A Free Press: Examining the Role of Journalism in a Functioning Democracy" --- February 16th - "Research and Reckoning: Uncovering the Hidden Histories of Marginalized Communities" In this exchange, we'll be featuring Alabamians who have done incredible work recovering and confronting legacies of racial injustice in their own communities. Guests will include: Kathy King, who co-founded the Montevallo Legacy Project (MLP) to protect, preserve, interpret, and educate about the history and culture of under-represented communities in Montevallo. MLP is guided by their belief in the healing power of stories, as evidenced by their recent publication, Untold Stories of Black Montevallo, a thoroughly-researched anthology of local histories forgotten to time.