It’s not Just A Black Issue: Politics, Leadership, Civil Rights
Saturday, February 11, 2012
BGSU’s Bowen Thompson Student Union
Concurrent Session I: 10:30am – 11:20am
The Law…What it is and How it Applies to You! 308
– Walter Madison
The Racist Cleveland Indians Symbol: A Time for Social Change. 315
– Dr. Spintz Harrison
Is Geography Destiny? Geographic Divides and Equal Opportunity in America 316
– Bradford Frost
An Everyday Battle: Fighting For Human Rights Around The World 314
– Desha Jackson, Divaughn Conner, Thyran Nowden, Rakim Solomon
Concurrent Session II: 11:30am – 12:20pm
The Black Athlete Experience: Inclusion and Politics 314
– Ashley Baker
The Impact of Media 308
– China Sellers & Michael Henrich
ARTivism: Art and Movements for Social Change 315
– D. Jones & Natural
Realizing Your Leadership Potential 316
– J. David Reeves
Lunch and Keynote: 12:30pm – 1:50pm (Grand Ballroom)
– Slide Show
– Performance (BG High school/ Middle School)
– Welcome and recognition of guests
– Awards presentation
– Spoken Word – Natural
– Keynote Address
Concurrent Session III: 2:00pm – 2:40pm
Ethical Leadership for Change in Diverse Organizations 208
– Dr. Pauken
Political Participation: Running for Political Office Within Local Government 206
– Mayor Michael Bell
Are Leaders Born, Made or Neither? 201
– Sidney R. Childs
Closing Panel Discussion: 2:45pm -3:30pm (BTSU – Theatre 206)
Walter Madison J.D Dr. Patrick Pauken
Cordell Walton (President of BIG) Kathryn A. Williams, Esq.
Dr. Christina Lunceford
Special Session: High School Student Track: (Sky Bank Room 201)
10:00am – 11:00am Presentation by Admission/ Student Financial Aid
11:10am – 12:20pm The Animal in You: Discovering Your Leadership Style
Allia Carter, Assistant Director in the Office of Service-Learning