Durham Hosts 22nd Annual Women’s Forum
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What: 22nd Annual Women’s Forum: Moving Forward Together – Women Educating and Inspiring Generations
Who: City of Durham Neighborhood Improvement Services Department Human Relations Division and ISLA NC
When: Thursday, March 27, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Where: Join in person at City Hall Council Chambers, 101 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC 27701, or watch the live broadcast on Durham Television Network and the livestream on the City’s YouTube channel
Event Details:
- The Human Relations Division of the City’s Neighborhood Improvement Services Department and ISLA NC are proud to present the 22nd Annual Women’s Forum in honor of National Women’s History Month.
- This forum is open to the public and free of charge. This year’s theme, Moving Forward Together – Women Educating and Inspiring Generations, celebrates women who have made significant contributions to the Durham community.
- The forum moderator is Beverly Thompson, director of the City’s Communications Department, and Alexis John, acting director of the City’s Neighborhood Improvement Services Department, will deliver Welcoming Remarks.
- The forum will feature a group of panelists with diverse perspectives who will discuss topics such as education, creating balance, personal growth. Panelists include:
- Nida Allam, chair of the Durham County Board of Commissioners
- Shanika Baughman, construction and real estate executive at Gilbane
- Vanity Reids Deterville, program director of Gender Resource Advocacy and Support at the LGBTQ Center of Durham
- Linda Shropshire Eudy, founder and owner of Ella West Gallery
- Maya Jackson, founder of MAAME, Inc.
- Mercedes McCurley, senior program manager of Family Engagement at the DPS Foundation
- A meet-and-greet with light refreshments is from 5:30 – 6 p.m. in the City Hall lobby to allow attendees to network and build connections with City staff and community leaders. The forum is from 6 – 7:30 p.m. inside City Council Chambers.
- Spanish interpretation will be available for in-person attendees. Free parking vouchers for the Chapel Hill Street Garage, located directly across the street from City Hall at 326 E. Chapel Hill St., will also be provided.
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