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The Overture Center to present “Intergenerational Women of Color Speak Out about Democracy”

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Clockwise from top left: Dr. Cheryl Gittens, Sophia Voelker, Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings, State Rep. Francesca Hong and Sofia Garcia Garbuno

The Overture Center for the Arts will present a free panel discussion titled “Intergenerational Women of Color Speak Out about Democracy,” on Tuesday, May 23 in the Playhouse Gallery

The panel discussion, which will be held from 5-6:30 p.m., is being held in connection with Overture Galleries’ “Democracy” exhibit and will be presented by Overture Center’s Community Advisory Council. The discussion will be preceded by a Gallery Walk from 4-5 p.m.

Panelists will include Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings, State Rep. Francesca Hong, Sophia Voelker and Sofia Garcia Garbuno.

The event will be moderated by Dr. Cheryl B. Gittens, the Clinton Foundation’s Senior Director of Learning Programs and Partnerships at the Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock, Ark.

Overture Center’s Community Advisory Council is taking on challenging topics to engage our community on relevant issues that elevate the arts, according to a press release from Overture and these conversations will provide an opportunity to explore the intersection between art and culture as well as social and political issues. The group aims to create a platform for everyone to be part of the discussion, with a focus on preparing the next generation of informed citizens.

Tied to the “Democracy” exhibit, this panel discussion, according to a press release from the Overture Center, will engage the next generation of artists and political leaders around historical perspectives, the current landscape and “where we are headed as a democratic society.” Several of the featured artists will be available to add their thoughts about the message they hope to convey through their art. In addition, student leaders from local youth programs have been invited to participate.

Tickets to the event are free and available here.