THROUGH THEIR EYES WITH OUR HANDS

Experience a screening of I Am Not Your Negro, followed by a critical panel discussion on race, cultural preservation, and intergenerational organizing through a trauma-informed lens. Join us as we explore how history, memory, and community intersect - and how we can carry these lessons forward across generations

Panelists:

• E.B. Smith – Executive Director, Harrison Museum of African American Culture

• Judy Diggs – CI, Inc. Board Member and Former Director of Equity and Inclusion in Montgomery County Public Schools

• Ryan Wade – History Teacher, Blacksburg Middle School

• Dr. Brandy Faulkner – Collegiate Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Virginia Tech

• Tanisha Nash – Mental Health Professional and School Administrator

Interested in sponsoring this event and supporting the preservation of African American history in Southwest Virginia? Please see the information below and contact us at outreach@christiansburginstitute.comStay tuned for more details!

This event is being hosted by Christiansburg Institute, Inc. (CI, Inc.)