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Shaping Shaker's Future: African Americans and the Arts
The Shaker Historical Society is holding its third Shaping Shaker’s Future panel discussion in celebration of the 2024 Black History Month theme “African Americans and the Arts," cosponsored by the Shaker Heights Public Library. Local African American artists will discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion in the arts in Shaker.
Dr. Lawrence Burnley, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer for Shaker Schools, will moderate this discussion with Colleen Jackson, actress, singer, and Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer for the City of Shaker Heights; Mariama Whyte, singer, songwriter, actor and producer; Sam Hooper, band leader, songwriter, guitarist, and teaching artist; and Mama Fasi, world-renowned African drummer.
Dr. Lawrence Burnley, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer for Shaker Schools, will moderate this discussion with Colleen Jackson, actress, singer, and Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer for the City of Shaker Heights; Mariama Whyte, singer, songwriter, actor and producer; Sam Hooper, band leader, songwriter, guitarist, and teaching artist; and Mama Fasi, world-renowned African drummer.
Registration is encouraged but not required.
Registration has closed.
This event will be held in the Malvern Room at Shaker Library.