Fundraiser · Nashville, TN
The Fireside Chat
Amplifying Democracy
Mobilizing the Black creative and entertainment industry to Reclaim Your Vote. Now! Join supporters for an evening of conversation, culture, and a direct call to action to protect and amplify the Black vote ahead of the coming election.
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
900 13th Avenue South, Suite 300, Nashville, TN 37212
Civic Engagement Program
About the evening
A conversation about the power of the vote.
An evening of fellowship and purpose gives supporters a chance to learn more about the National Urban League's civic engagement work — while helping raise critical resources for voter education, outreach, and engagement ahead of the coming election.
We are honored to gather at the AMEC Publishing House. The AMEC Publishing House is the publishing arm of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, founded in 1882 and rooted in Nashville since 1886. It is one of the oldest Black-owned publishing houses in America and remains the home of The Christian Recorder, the oldest continuously published periodical by people of African descent in this country. We are holding a conversation about amplifying Black voice in a house built for exactly that purpose.
Every registration and gift funds the on-the-ground programs that get voters to the polls.
Evening of engagement
The full program lineup
Host committee still in formation. More to be announced.
Fireside Chat
Centerpiece of the evening
Marc H. Morial in conversation with Harriet Wallace
President and CEO, National Urban League · Master of Ceremonies
Harriet Wallace is a highly sought after and decorated strategic communications expert and specializes in crisis communication. She is also a veteran, multi-Emmy award winning journalist and a Pulitzer Prize finalist for her coverage of the 2010 historic flood in Nashville. During her time at Fox 17 News, she became the first African American to solo anchor a prime time newscast at Fox 17 News and was the creator and co-anchor of the station's weekly political show, Nashville In Focus. She's created multiple popular talk programs including her newest one - "The No BS political Podcast" that she co-hosts with 92Q's Sean Good. Her work isn't limited to the microphone or being a guest host on 92Q's Morning Show. She's a much sought after political strategist and is a candidate for her PhD in Public Policy & Administration. She's married to Scott Wallace with whom she's co-owner of Wallace Media Group.
Conversations
Moderated by Dr. Sekou Franklin
Conversation One: Protecting the Culture
Mark Baker
SVP for Public Policy and Government Affairs, Warner Music Group
Shannon Sanders
Executive Director of Creative, BMI
Moderator
Dr. Sekou Franklin
Moderated by Dr. Sekou Franklin
Conversation Two: Reaching the People
Twanna Harris
Founder, League of Industry Moms
Shahida Mausi
President and CEO, The Right Productions and founding partner, Black Promoters Collective
Moderator
Dr. Sekou Franklin
Welcome
Host committee
Rep. Karen D. Camper
TN House Minority Leader
State Representative Jesse Chism
Chair of the Tennessee Legislative Black Caucus
Simone Sheats
Host committee
Jasper Hendricks III
Host committee
Gina Waters Miller
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Omega George
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Matthew Patrick Shaw
Host committee
MDD Connections
Host committee
Host committee still in formation.
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