The Center for African American Studies (CAAS) at the University of Texas at Arlington invites you to a powerful two-day conference addressing justice, opportunity, and empowerment in the Black community.
Friday, February 12, 2016
- 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Welcome Reception
- 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Panel Discussion: Opportunities and Choices—Being a Black Student-Athlete with Executive Producer Greg Ellis | UC Bluebonnet
- 8:00 PM | Special Screening of Carter High, hosted by Actor Aundre Dean | UC Rosebud
Saturday, February 13, 2016
- 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Onsite Conference Registration
- 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Morning Keynote: Youth, Entertainment, and Politics with Valeisha Butterfield-Jones | UC Rosebud
- 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM | The Power of Student Voices Panel | UC Rosebud
- 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | The Diaspora: Access and Disparities Across the Globe Panel | UC Bluebonnet
- 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM | Health, Wealth, and Spirituality Panel | UC Bluebonnet
- 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM | Afternoon Keynote: Pursuing a Fair and Just America with Shaun King | UC Rosebud
- 5:15 PM – 6:00 PM | Closing Reception | UC Bluebonnet
Featuring influential speakers like Aundre Dean, Valeisha Butterfield-Jones, and Shaun King, this event is a must-attend for those passionate about justice, equity, and progress.
Location: University of Texas at Arlington
Register now at uta.edu/caas or call 817-272-9642
