Leaders with diverse professional expertise and models for success help shape the conversation about the next generation of leaders. Join us in the historic African Meeting House as we investigate how local empowerment impacts Boston's global footprint. Participants include:
AKIBA ABAKA
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Producing artistic director of the Up You Mighty Race theater company tells stories about the black experience in an unconventional way. Led the roving theater troupe for seven years, before settlling in as the first black company to reside at the Boston Center for the Arts.
GEORGE "CHIP" GREENIDGE JR.
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Convened young black professionals to explore ways to make Boston more welcoming to people of color. As former chair of Boston Connects, provided grants and loans to non-profits and businesses in economically distressed neighborhoods, enabling people to become financially self-sufficient.
JOSÉ MASSÓ, moderator
Diverse career includes political liaison on the presidential campaign trail, investigative TV journalist, innovative high school teacher, high-powered sports agent and, over the last 36 years, bilingual announcer and producer of "¡Con Salsa!" airing on WBUR 90.9 FM.
TULAINE MONTGOMERY
Helped low-income youth enter college, then the 21st century workforce. Co-founded Citizen Schools, a nationally recognized after-school program. Facilitated the State of Black Boston Report, analyzing social and economic issues affecting Boston's black population.
Entrance fees apply / Directions Please confirm your participation: email (rsvp@maah.org) or phone(617) 725-0022 x222.
Event info provided by The Museum of African-American History.
