The primary theme of the two-day conference is “Ferguson Then and Now.”
Each of the 3 four-hour sessions will discuss a particular aspect of that theme:
Friday afternoon sessions – Building Relationships
Saturday morning sessions – Appreciating Diversity
Saturday afternoon sessions – Strengthening Community
We encourage you to attend any or, preferably, all of the sessions.
There will also be a reception on Friday evening to celebrate PROUD’s 30-year history and the people who got PROUD started.
Each four-hour session will start with a keynote to set the stage for the discussions that will follow.
After the keynote, attendees may choose to attend one of several Breakout Sessions. These sessions will explore specific facets of the keynote’s theme.
Social Connectedness
Housing and Neighborhoods
Economic Development
Education and Youth Empowerment
Community Safety
Giving Voice Through the Arts
The Breakout Sessions will feature a panel of experts in their field to share their experiences and lead the discussions.
The Breakout Sessions will emphasize dialogues among all of the conference attendees to allow all voices to be heard, to listen to one another’s hopes for our city, and to provide opportunities for healing.
Lastly, each four-hour block will end with a a summary session for all of the attendees. Here we will will discuss take-aways from the break-out sessions, identify next steps, identify available resources, and provide opportunities for networking.