Amplified Voices Series: Bearing Strange Fruit

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1531 West North Avenue,Baltimore MD 21217

20 September, 2022

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Enoch Pratt Free Library is excited to present the first event of its new Amplified Voices Series! After a two-year examination of educational inequities in Baltimore City, join Johns Hopkins University Professor Dr. Richard Lofton, community organizer Mr. Larry C. Simmons of the Nobody Asked Me Campaign, and a panel of industry experts as they discuss the state of education in the city as seen through the eyes of its youth. Join us for a crucial community roundtable discussion on youth engagement that will also include elected officials, city leaders, educational experts, and community members. Contribute to the discussion on issues impacting Baltimore City youth such as racism, violence, transportation inequity, and future plans to combat these issues. Event Details: Title: Amplified Voices Series: Bearing Strange Fruit Date: Sep 20, 2022 Time: 5:30pm-8:00pm Location: Pennsylvania Avenue Branch - meeting room *5:30-6:00 will be networking and an opportunity to visit vendor tables. Light refreshments will be catered. If you have any dietary restrictions please contact Ty’Jae Jones at [email protected] *Youth attendees will receive a $20 gift card to thank them for their participation. Attendees must register to receive gift card. Event outline 5:30PM Meet and greet/networking session 6:00PM “The Nobody Asked Me” Campaign presentation 6:30PM Intermission 6:40PM -7:10 PM The panel discussion 7:10PM Q&A/Townhall 8:00PM Conclusion *schedule is subject to change Bearing Strange Fruit Report can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pYn_hb5uUzXDtoYhlOIsn4XqfmYbgt5n/view

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