April 2020
Coal Ash Virtual Town Hall
#Remember there's an election on 6/9/20 & use your absentee ballot! 2 seats are up for election on @GeorgiaPSC. Our candidate is equity! Join us for a Coal Ash Virtual Townhall on April 22 at 6p https://facebook.com/newenergyguy/live w/ candidates @NewEnergyGuy & @BryantforGaPSC. Posts ≠ endorsements. https://www.facebook.com/newenergyguy/videos/1510983105742157/
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Social Justice Sunday: April 26, 2020
Social Justice Sundays is when equity meets entertainment: It is also one of The Partnership For Southern Equity’s answer to continuing “the work” and “connecting” while encouraging social distancing. Please join us for a robust discussion and virtual screening of a "After Selma". This is a BYOB/BYOP soiree! Come snack, sip, chill & chat with PSE & some of our Equity Agents in the American South. Fitted caps, t-shirts, sweats, PJ’s and blankets are welcome. See you Sunday, April 26…
Find out more »May 2020
Nathaniel Smith Speaking @ Southface’s “Development Without Displacement”
Thriving communities are often fabrics composed of various heritage communities, evolving development and the infrastructure to support them. Development pressure in Atlanta is threatening these heritage communities, affordable housing and the cultural character within them. Join Southface on May 1 to hear from some of Atlanta's top commentators on ways to implement healthy development without dislocating the vibrant communities already there.
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[UPDATE] “The South Has Something to Say”: Continuing the Conversation about COVID-19 and our Chance for Transformation in the South
After the publication of their recent in op-ed in Nonprofit Quarterly, Nathaniel Smith of the Partnership for Southern Equity, Tamieka Mosely of Grantmakers for Southern Progress and a few of their colleagues will continue the conversation about COVID-19 and the chance to transform the South in a webinar on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Stay for an eye-opening and inspiring conversation and leave with steps you can take to help us transform the American South…
Find out more »June 2020
The State of Race: Special Town Hall
Police brutality, COVID-19 - racism is a virus! Enough is enough. Our community is angry and looking for answers. Where do we go from here? Join Nathaniel Smith and others for a special town hall on WSB-TV tonight at 8 p.m. to find out. #TogetherWeWin #TogegtherWeProsper
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COVID-19 Rapid Response Relief Fund
We would like to announce to our Equity Circles, partners, and civic village that we are releasing applications for our COVID-19 Rapid Response Relief Fund. The application deadline is June 8, 2020, at 11:59 p.m. EST. As a part of United Way’s Greater Atlanta COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund, we are looking to fund direct service projects to the communities we serve: low-wealth Black communities and historically disinvested communities of color. Selected applicants will be providing direct services to the…
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Keep that Same Energy Summer Southeast Youth Chat and Chews
The Keep That Same Energy (KTSE) Youth Initiative invites young people to learn, engage and lead a call to action for Just Energy for all. This initiative seeks to inspire and train leaders who will create opportunities in which all people can thrive in regenerative and equitable communities. In the summer of 2020, KTSE is inviting young people from across the southeast to come together, break bread and talk about the inequities we are all seeing and experiencing as a…
Find out more »Nathaniel Smith Speaking @ Metro Atlanta Industry Partnerships (MAIP) Webinar: Quality Workplaces and Careers
The Metro Atlanta Industry Partnerships (MAIP), a collaboration of Atlanta CareerRise and WorkSource Metro Atlanta, is hosting the MAIP Bi-Weekly Update Webinar on Thursdays, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, through the end of May. Nathaniel Smith joining a panel on Quality Workplaces and Careers: Bridging the Digital Divide to Create Opportunity for All. Click here to register for the upcoming series of webinars.
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Organize for Opportunity
Organizing for Opportunity (OFO) is the Partnership for Southern Equity's community organizing training for its growing list of partners, staff, organizers, and members of the community who desire to learn successful organizing strategies. OFO Mini-Session 1: Concepts, Terms and Framing is on Wednesday, June 24. OFO Mini-Session 2: Implementation and Leadership Development. Both sessions are from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There's more value in attending the sessions together. We will also hold an OFO Office Hour on Tuesday, June…
Find out more »Organize for Opportunity
Organizing for Opportunity (OFO) is the Partnership for Southern Equity's community organizing training for its growing list of partners, staff, organizers, and members of the community who desire to learn successful organizing strategies. OFO Mini-Session 1: Concepts, Terms and Framing is on Wednesday, June 24. OFO Mini-Session 2: Implementation and Leadership Development. Both sessions are from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There's more value in attending the sessions together. We will also hold an OFO Office Hour on Tuesday, June…
Find out more »Organize for Opportunity
Organizing for Opportunity (OFO) is the Partnership for Southern Equity's community organizing training for its growing list of partners, staff, organizers, and members of the community who desire to learn successful organizing strategies. OFO Mini-Session 1: Concepts, Terms and Framing is on Wednesday, June 24. OFO Mini-Session 2: Implementation and Leadership Development. Both sessions are from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There's more value in attending the sessions together. We will also hold an OFO Office Hour on Tuesday, June…
Find out more »July 2020
Keep that Same Energy Summer Southeast Youth Chat and Chews
The Keep That Same Energy (KTSE) Youth Initiative invites young people to learn, engage and lead a call to action for Just Energy for all. This initiative seeks to inspire and train leaders who will create opportunities in which all people can thrive in regenerative and equitable communities. In the summer of 2020, KTSE is inviting young people from across the southeast to come together, break bread and talk about the inequities we are all seeing and experiencing as a…
Find out more »Nathaniel Smith Speaking @ Racial Equity Discussion (Georgia Tech)
Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business at Georgia Tech in Atlanta, GA asked Nathaniel Smith (Partnership for Southern Equity), Shelby Buso (City of Atlanta), Stephanie Armistead (Chick-fil-A), and Stephanie Valdez Streaty (Cox) to have a conversation about the challenges of systemic racism. They put together this virtual gathering in response to events over the past few months and based on a recommendation from one of our advisory board members. , but then we want to keep it conversational and…
Find out more »Nathaniel Smith Speaking @ Douglas County Chamber of Commerce
Join us this Monday evening for a Conversation on Race Relations: Moving Allies to Advocates with Nathaniel Smith, founder and CEO of Partnership for Southern Equity. We will discuss practical ways we can work in our own neighborhoods and communities to impact change and improve race relations. Learn what steps you can take to become an advocate for equity and social justice.
Find out more »Organize for Opportunity
Organizing for Opportunity (OFO) is the Partnership for Southern Equity's community organizing training for its growing list of partners, staff, organizers, and members of the community who desire to learn successful organizing strategies. OFO Mini-Session 1: Concepts, Terms and Framing is on Wednesday, June 24. OFO Mini-Session 2: Implementation and Leadership Development. Both sessions are from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There's more value in attending the sessions together. We will also hold an OFO Office Hour on Tuesday, June…
Find out more »Organize for Opportunity: Digital Organizing
The COVID-19 pandemic has pivoted the way we organize. Welcome to the world of digital organizing! No matter where you are or experience level, Beth Becker with Becker Digital Strategies will guide you through the strategies and tools to move communities to action albeit virtually.
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Social Justice Screenings: “Right to Harm”
Concentrated Animal Feeding Ops. – CAFOs – produce millions of gallons of untreated waste, destroying the lives of neighbors who happen to be people of color. Join us Tuesday, July 28, 6:30 p.m. for "Right to Harm" to see how these citizens band together to demand justice.
Find out more »Nathaniel Smith Speaking @ Greening Youth Foundation
On behalf of the Greening Youth Foundation and the National Park Service, Nathaniel Smith is invited to speak at the Historically Black Colleges and University Internship program’s Career and Leadership Workshop. The goal of this session is for panelists to share their academic and career experiences and/or achievements, and discuss tips for seeking careers in conservation through NGOs, private organizations, and federal agencies.
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Educational Equity: Investment Not Charity
In the “Educational Equity: Investment Not Charity” webinar, Brittany Collins, Dr. Stan Sonu, and Dr. Robert A. Hahn will examine how the unequal distribution of resources has disproportionally affected the education of Black and Brown children. Our children don’t need charity. They need investments that ensure full access to an excellent education, which can lead to a healthier life - a principle of #justhealth. Health Equity: “The Urgency of Now” is a five-part webinar series that builds on the premise…
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Nathaniel Smith Speaking @ E Pluribus Unum Foundation’s Truth Series: How We Got Here
Join us for the fourth conversation in our series of virtual discussions that bring together our country’s greatest thinkers, activists, and leaders on race and equity. We’re breaking up these discussions to do deep yet digestible dives into our past, starting with “truth” and our history. We will explore how to leverage this moment in history to make lasting change. The Truth Series: How We Got Here Economic Equity Thursday, July 30, 2020 2:30 pm ET / 1:30 pm CT This…
Find out more »August 2020
Nathaniel Smith Speaking @ Dentons Atlanta
Nathaniel Smith of the Partnership for Southern Equity will address racial and economic inequities and discuss some strategies to confront these challenges.
Find out more »Nathaniel Smith Speaking @ Corporate Volunteer Council
CVC Solutions Hour "The Urgency Now: Moving Towards a New Atlanta Way" Featuring Partnership for Southern Equity Founder and Chief Equity Officer (CEqO), Nathaniel Smith Join the CVC as we discuss the role of Metro Atlanta's business community in creating a more just and equitable society. Our program will feature Partnership for Southern Equity Founder and Chief Equity Officer (CEqO), Nathaniel Smith. The Partnership for Southern Equity is an official 2019-2020 CVC Nonprofit Member Partner, and we are grateful for their…
Find out more »Keep that Same Energy Summer Southeast Youth Chat and Chews
The Keep That Same Energy (KTSE) Youth Initiative invites young people to learn, engage and lead a call to action for Just Energy for all. This initiative seeks to inspire and train leaders who will create opportunities in which all people can thrive in regenerative and equitable communities. In the summer of 2020, KTSE is inviting young people from across the southeast to come together, break bread and talk about the inequities we are all seeing and experiencing as a…
Find out more »Nathaniel Smith Speaking @ Atlanta Regional Commission
Partnership for Southern Equity: Pursuing Equity in the American South
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Building Community Wealth Through Small Business Innovation
Zoom with @PSEquityMatters to learn more about considerations for small box discount retail, cooperatives, and other healthy food resources.
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Nathaniel Smith Speaking @ Georgia Legislative Black Caucus
Join an all-star lineup including for an across the aisle conversation with to discuss Georgia's economic crisis!
Find out more »GABMOC Youth Advisory Council Kickoff Meeting
To kick off the Youth Advisory council we will hold our first virtual meeting next Saturday morning, August 22nd from 10am-12pm. In your introduction to one another, you will have an opportunity to learn more about PSE and the Alliance, meet the committee leads and learn more about how to engage in their work, and start to develop your group norms, expectations, and meeting schedule
Find out more »Nathaniel Smith Speaking @ ImPowered She Speaks
ImPowered She Speaks "Speak Up Until Justice Wakes Up" Nathaniel Smith~ Interview with Evg. Denise Barrett
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Health Equity: Economic Inequity-The Urgency of Closing the Gap
Please join us for the 3rd installment of the Health Equity: The Urgency of Now webinar series: Economic Inequity--The Urgency of Closing the Gap. This will take place on August 27, 2020, from 10 am – 12 pm. In collaboration with Partnership for Southern Equity, this session will focus on existing economic inequity in metro Atlanta and statewide, and the threats to worsen those inequities in the COVID-19 environment. Our speakers will share how economic inequity affects all Georgians and…
Find out more »September 2020
Nathaniel Smith Speaking @ Second Nature’s SOLVE
Please join us and other campus climate professionals from across Second Nature’s Climate Leadership Network and/or University Climate Change Coalition (UC3) for this first installment of the SOLVE series. The SOLVE series was created in partnership with network liaisons and developed as a peer-to-peer platform aimed at addressing some of the most pressing issues now facing campus climate leaders during this challenging time.
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The Movement Continues
You're invited to "The Movement Continues", a special conversation between Nathaniel Smith, Founder and Chief Equity Officer, and Dwayne Patterson, Vice President of Strategy and Engagement, and Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation's new Chief Equity Impact Officer, about the past, present, and future of the Partnership for Southern Equity, on Monday, September 21, 10 a.m., live on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram!
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Nathaniel Smith Speaking @ Changemakers: USGBC’s Summer Equity Salon
In this Changemakers series, join Nathaniel Smith from Partnership of Southern Equity for an intimate, salon-style conversation. About this Event Building upon his session at USGBC's inaugural Equity Summit in May 2020, Nathaniel Smith, Founder & Chief Equity Officer for Partnership for Southern Equity joins us for this salon discussion in the Changemakers summer series. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/changemakers-usgbcs-summer-equity-salon-with-nathaniel-smith-tickets-111950547100
Find out more »What Equity Is…And What It’s Not: A Live Q&A with a Chief Equity Officer
As Equity Sustainers Week comes to a close, join Nathaniel Smith for "What Equity Is...And What It's Not", a live Q&A with a Chief Equity Officer, Friday, September 25, at 11 a.m. on Facebook and Twitter. What would a world with or without equity look like? Why become a sustainer giver now? How can we turn this moment into a movement that becomes sustained change?
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2020 Just Energy Summit
Out of an abundance of caution and care for the needs and wants of our community, the 2020 Just Energy Summit (JES2020) is going virtual! To accommodate the virtual format, the new dates are September 28-October 2. Summit programming will include virtual workshops, arts and culture showcases, and smaller unstructured "un-conference" sessions. Ideas are also brewing for some small group "distance gatherings" live-streamed from across the region! The Youth Equity Summit is also going virtual with previously scheduled sessions and…
Find out more »October 2020
Nathaniel Smith Speaking @ Drawdown Georgia Kickoff
We are Drawdown Georgia and we are bringing climate solutions home! Join us for Opening Night, the kick-off event for Drawdown Georgia Week.
Find out more »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…
Find out more »Nathaniel Smith Speaking @ EcoWorks Detroit
EcoWorks' annual event continues in the tradition of centering community and justice in Detroit's sustainability movement, this year with a new, virtual twist. Join us as we explore finding a path forward to long-term resilience with environmental justice activists, sustainable community champions, key local figures, and much, much more. EcoWorks 12th Annual *Not A* Breakfast Event: The Path Forward
Find out more »Nathaniel Smith Speaking @ The Skoll Foundation
More than six months into the COVID-19 crisis, it has become glaringly clear that the impacts of the pandemic are not felt equally by all. We may all be in the same storm, but we’re not in the same boat. Black, Latinx, and Native Americans bear an unequal burden in both the number of cases and the number of deaths compared with whites. Meanwhile, Asian Americans have faced a spike in reactionary xenophobia. These trendlines have worsened as the months…
Find out more »Nathaniel Smith Speaking @ Center for Civic Innovation
CCI Community Conversations focus on some of the incredible civic leaders in Atlanta who are inspiring people to take action, investing in homegrown solutions, and advocating for policy. They are #dointhework.
Find out more »November 2020
Nathaniel Smith Speaking @ E Pluribus Unum – UNUM Fellows Convening
The purpose of the convening is two-fold: (1) to introduce the cohort to each other, EPU, and our partners and to (2) allow Fellows to learn about key equity practices and inspire them to challenge their thinking on what is possible. Nathaniel Smith will moderate a panel focused on Equity-Driven Policy & Practice at the Local Level. The panel would occur between 1:45 and 2:45 p.m. EST, and the confirmed panelists are: Amy Liu – Brookings Julie Nelson – Race…
Find out more »December 2020
Nathaniel Smith Speaking @ American Association of Blacks in Energy Policy Summit 2020
The American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE or Association) is pleased to invite you to participate as a panelist, in AABE’s upcoming Policy Summit (virtual), entitled, Promoting and Advancing Communities of Color Through Inclusive energy Policy. The panel is entitled The Role of Energy Efficiency in Energy Policy and is scheduled for Tuesday, December 8, 3:30 - 4:15 PM ET. The panel will be led by our invited moderator Cooper Martin, Director of Sustainability and Solutions for National League of Cities,…
Find out more »Nathaniel Smith Speaking @ American Association of Blacks in Energy Policy Summit 2020
Panel Questions Do we have the workforce necessary to accelerate energy efficiency? What are the greatest skill gaps that cities, states, and educational institutions need to begin to fill? Efficient design and modeling are important, but a lot of important savings also come from operations and maintenance. How can we continue to improve disclosure and benchmarking buildings after they’re built? Code is supposed to be a floor, not a ceiling. But in my role working with cities, I see a…
Find out more »February 2021
Greenversations: Fade to Black – Environmental Justice for All
We're live and thank you for joining us for tonight's Greenversations, ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE FOR ALL, a #BlackHistoryMonth celebration with Environmental Justice subject matter experts from across the American South! Panelists include: Angelo Logan - Campaign Director, Moving Forward Network Miaisha Mitchell- Executive Director, Greater Frenchtown Revitalization Council Mustafa Santiago Ali - Vice President of Environmental Justice, Climate, and Community Revitalization, National Wildlife Federation Michelle Moore - CEO, Groundswell The Greenversations series is led by Host and Compass Dr. Mildred McClain…
Find out more »Nathaniel Smith Speaking @ University of Georgia
Black Professionals Panel w/ UGA Student Orgs Panelists: ● Antonio Brown, Atlanta City Council - joining in later* ● Krystle Cobran, Athens-Clarke County Inclusion Office ● Nathaniel Smith, Founder and Chief Equity Office of Partnership for Southern Equity ● Tangela Beard, Associate Director of Project Safe
Find out more »Greenversations: Fade to Black – Equitable and Just Climate Change Platform
Greenversations: Fade to Black - Equitable and Just Climate Change Platform, Biden-Harris Executive Order on Climate Change
Find out more »March 2021
Nathaniel Smith Speaking @ University of Rochester
You’re invited to join fellow alumni, parents, and friends for a thought-provoking discussion with Nathaniel Smith, founder and chief equity officer of the Partnership for Southern Equity. Presented as part of our “Challenging Racism in Atlanta” sessions, these special events showcase Atlanta’s leaders and their commitment to combatting racism in the city. The Partnership for Southern Equity (PSE) advances policies and institutional actions that promote racial equity and shared prosperity for all. Focusing on four key areas––energy, growth, health, and…
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Nathaniel Smith Speaking @ 2021 CDFI Institute
Deepening Equity Practices in the CDFI Industry How can CDFIs apply an equity lens across race and gender in sectors like health and education? While equality means that everybody has an equal opportunity to provide the same to all, equity recognizes that we do not all start from the same place and must acknowledge and make adjustments to the imbalances. And while many CDFIs have dedicated themselves to addressing racial equity, they must also begin to understand and address other…
Find out more »Nathaniel Smith Speaking @ Andrew Young Center for Global Leadership
How does structural racism affect infrastructure and housing in #Atlanta? Join Nathaniel Smith, Cynthia Roseberry, ACLU, and Jimiyu Evans, PCCI - Project Community Connections, for the next Andrew Young Center for Global Leadership Lecture: "Racial Housing Disparities in Atlanta", today, 5p, https://andrewyoungcenter.org/events.
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Nathaniel Smith Speaking @ EcoDistricts
EcoDistricts is thrilled to be kicking off our 2021 Webinar Wednesday Series with the renowned Nathaniel Smith of Partnership for Southern Equity on March 17th at 11 AM PST/2 PM EST. Nathaniel Smith is a passionate advocate for equitable land-use practices and one of the top leaders in holistic community sustainability. Smith’s advocacy activities were instrumental in the ratification of a 15 percent set aside of Atlanta Beltline Tax Allocation District (TAD) dollars for the development and maintenance of affordable workforce…
Find out more »It’s Getting Hot in Here: Urban Heat Islands in Atlanta
Join the UrbanHeatATL team on March 23rd at 7:30pm for an online discussion with expert panelists about the science of urban heat islands, their relationship to climate change, and environmental justice. Discuss solutions ranging from urban greenspaces to energy equity with community and climate experts who are advancing climate justice through a lens of racial justice and equity. Learn how community scientists, including local students and community members, are mapping temperature extremes throughout Atlanta with high-tech DIY sensors. Explore our…
Find out more »Nathaniel Smith Speaking @ Ubuntu Community Catalyst
Ubuntu Community Catalyst’s Power In Community Virtual Forum
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