Celebrate Juneteenth with thought leaders Kimberly Jones, Julie Lythcott-Haims, and Jocelyn Nicole Johnson as they explore advocacy, expression, and community.
Kimberly Jones is an American author and filmmaker, known for her New York Times bestselling young adult novel I’m Not Dying With You Tonight and non-fiction book How We Can Win, based on her viral video published during the George Floyd protests. Her talks about the intersection of creativity and social justice highlight the power of art as a catalyst for change and how to unlock your own creative potential. |
In Real American, Julie Lythcott-Haims stirringly evokes her personal battle with the low self-esteem that American racism routinely inflicts on people of color. Her story is deeply personal, but its message is universal. In her talks, Julie shares how she found self-acceptance through the healing power of community. It is a call to all of us–students, educators, and parents alike–to live more wisely, generously and fully.
Jocelyn Nicole Johnson‘s My Monticello was recently featured on ELLE.com as a most memorable read. The debut explores the utility and hope that can be found in stories that challenge us and offer myriad perspectives. In her talks, Johnson emphasizes that “outsider stories” can hasten and edify us, inoculate us from fracture, and quite possibly save us. |
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