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The following schedule was the 2007 Summer Session Schedule. The 2008 Summer Session Schedule is still being finalized, but take a look at what last year's program entailed...
Friday, June 29, 11am – 2 pm: A Look at Racial Issues in Organizing
This session will begin with a viewing of The Color of Fear, an insightful, groundbreaking film about the state of race relations in America as seen through the eyes of eight North American men of Asian, European, Latino and African descent. Following the film, there will be a discussion of race and how it relates to organizing in the South.
Facilitator: Dr. Sheila Peters, Tennessee State University
Friday, July 13, 11am – 2 pm: Religion and Politics
This gathering of Nashville's clergy will focus on the role that religion plays in shaping people's views of the world around them. In order to successfully organize in this region, it is important to understand the faith based infrastructure and the impact religion has on politics and political views.
Facilitator: Rev. Ray Sells, Tying Nashville Together
Friday, July 27, 10am – 1pm: Civic Engagement – Electoral Organizing
The Nashville Homeless Power Project (NHPP) consists of homeless and formerly homeless people confronting the root causes of poverty and oppression. NHPP believes that housing, healthcare, food security and the use of public facilities are rights that are deserved by all. It develops concrete solutions by building power through relationships with our brothers and sisters in the streets, allies, and decision makers.
The Nashville Homeless Power Project spent the summer registering hundreds of homeless and low-income people to vote. Now it is time to vote for Nashville's Mayor, Vice Mayor, Council members at-large and about 20 other council district seats. On this Friday, July 27th, YOU will help us get our people to the polls.
Facilitator: Matt Leber, Nashville Homeless Power Project
Friday, August 3, 11am – 2 pm: Nuts and Bolts of Organizing
This training session will provide opportunities to reflect on what you've been learning, and advance deeper understanding of organizing tools and strategies.
Trainer: Gerald Taylor, Industrial Areas Foundation
Saturday, August 4, 6pm: End of Internship Bash/BBQ!!!
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