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October 2020
Nathaniel Smith Speaking @ Equitable Dinners
Theater Emory and Theater Studies will host "Equitable Dinners: Setting the Table for Racial Equity," a virtual conversation about racial equity and voting rights. Produced by Out of Hand Theater the evening will begin with a play written by Paris Crayton III designed to illuminate racial equity issues centered around voting and launch a conversation on racial equity. The performance will be followed by a presentation by Nathaniel Smith, founder and chief equity officer of the Partnership for Southern Equity. Following the…
Find out more »Atlanta Regional Commission Webinar: Pursuing Equity in the American South
The Partnership for Southern Equity has worked for ten years to lead and facilitate conversations and advocacy around issues related to equity in the American South and beyond. This webinar will highlight the organization’s work and strategies aimed at centering conversations around equity as well as focusing civic leadership on ways Metro Atlanta can grow to be more equitable.
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“The Urgency of Now: Advancing a Unifying Movement for Racial Equity in Times of Uncertainty”
Whether it's 1619, 1776, or 1831, the foundation of the United States was built on the injustices of stolen land and slavery; inequities that continue to shape our national identity. It is time to build a new foundation! If 2020 has given us anything besides COVID-19, it’s an opportunity to call out systemic racism, reflect on the nation’s true history, and, understand that the hopes of the people involved in advancing equity are attached to an understanding of the South's…
Find out more »Nathaniel Smith Speaking @ Panel Discussion: the State of Housing
The design of a city can either foster inclusion or exclusion. As we've seen through The Color of Law, government policy has fostered exclusion, and we still see many impacts of these policies on Atlanta today. Atlanta City Design calls on us to create a city designed for everyone: as we grow as a city, creating ways that we can accommodate that growth and allow for affordable housing. Hear from Atlanta’s Chief Housing Officer, Terri Lee, Department of City Planning…
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