Presented by Communities for Generations, Inc. and powered by The Elements of Abundance, in collaboration with the 5th Annual Black Wall Street Festival.
The 4th Annual Community Economic Development Summit: Further, Together is a four-hour convening designed to move New Haveners from inspiration to action. This year’s theme uplifts our history, civic power, shared voice and collective wealth.
Featured conversations include:
- Memory: The Rise of New Haven — Historian Charles Warner, Jr.
- Truth: Tulsa / New Haven Parallel Timeline — author NiRule
- Restoration: A Civic Act — Moderated by Erik Clemons, ConnCAT/ConnCORP featuring James Jeter, Full Citizens Coalition; Native Praxis (aka Farmer D), Root Life Organic and Earl Bloodworth, Connecticut Against Gun Violence
- Ascension: The Story Behind the Leadership — Moderated by author Caela Collins featuring Dr. Karen DuBois-Walton, Community Foundation for Greater New Haven; nico w. okoro, International Festival of Arts & Ideas and BLDG FUND, LLC; Judith Corprew, New Haven Bank and Andrea Campbell Murrell, Cornell Scott - Hill Health Center
The Summit is not a conference or a program. It is a convening with intention, designed to leave attendees with a clearer understanding of the role they play in building a more self-determined New Haven.
The CED Summit is of no cost to the community. Space is limited. Register now!