Immersive media has groundbreaking potential for change makers, generating empathetic experiences that can lead to changed minds and commitment to action. In this Spark Talk, learn how Games for Change is building an XR for Change movement, building bridges between creative media artists, nonprofits and funders, and about 38 Minutes, a co-production with Princeton University…
read moreIn 1994 college graduation rates for black and latinx populations were 12% and 13 % respectively. Today, 33% of Black and 23% of Latinx populations hold a 2 or 4 year degree. There have been tremendous gains in the world of education reform over the last 25 years but something isn’t translating beyond college. There…
read moreRYSE Center in Richmond, CA, was born from people of color (YPOC) organizing to shift conditions of structural violence, distress, and dehumanization. We do this by centering the lived experiences of YPOC. We lead with love and righteous rage to cultivate healing and justice. We take risks as an essential part of transformation and justice.…
read moreLiberals and conservatives often disagree, but not because they have different moral minds. Pop psychology claims that the "roots of morality" differ across politics, but new scientific discoveries point to a more hopeful truth: liberals and conservatives share the same moral cognition. Join this talk to learn more about these findings and their potential for…
read moreWhat’s happening in Chicago schools? You’ll find out in this Spark Talk, where parents from diverse Chicago communities share their experiences as leaders of change and impact in their local schools. Presented by United Way of Metropolitan Chicago
read moreWhat can our stories tell us about the structures and systems that influence our lives, and what happens when we begin to share them? Over the last two years, The People’s Supper has held more than 1,500 suppers nationwide to bring people together across identity and ideological differences. Join People’s Supper co-founder Lennon Flowers for…
read moreThis session will discuss the importance of shifting your own mindset in order to shift the mindset of others in order to value, love and stand for a community that has a cloud of hopelessness present. I will discuss my journey of shift my mindset of my community which sparked action to be taken that…
read moreGeorge Esteller applied and was accepted to the Pathfinder Program, a joint social venture between Salesforce and Deloitte to train community college students, veterans, and career changers for careers in the Salesforce ecosystem. In this talk, George will share how his interest in technology led him to Pathfinder and a promising career in software development…
read moreWith increasing migration and rapid demographic shifts across the world, more than ever there is a need for communities to foster belonging, equity and inclusion. Welcoming America works to create these conditions, so that everyone can thrive. In this session, Welcoming America’s Executive Director, Rachel Peric, will dive deeper into the bottom-up movement for inclusion,…
read moreAcross the world, New Power has changed the way that society functions. This community-centered democratic approach is altering the way that organizations and businesses are structured, operate and engage with their stakeholders. In the last year, Walmart has been on a mission to harness New Power in their community engagement in an effort to better…
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