Harris-Stowe State University Partners with NIKE, Inc. to Present: Progress Post Ferguson
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Posted By: Reginald Culpepper on February 17, 2022 Harris-Stowe State University (HSSU) is partnering with NIKE, Inc. to address systemic racism in America. The University’s Social Justice Institute will host a panel discussion on Feb. 22 entitled, “Harris-Stowe SJI and NIKE, Inc. Present: Progress Post Ferguson.” The hybrid event featuring local community leaders and NIKE executives will go beyond educating people in the community, to providing solutions and examples at work across the organizations represented. The objective is to address critical systemic racist issues that are plaguing our society while providing advocacy to facilitate systemic reform. The program’s goal is to empower our community and assist them in reaching their full potential. “When unexpected systemic disruption occurs, we are forced to re-examine processes, re-organize priorities, and emphasize what really matters,” said Dr. Candice Idlebird, Chair of Social Sciences Department and Director of the Social Justice Institute at Harris-Stowe. This program will shed light on these systemic injustices and expose flaws in the current system. This will be an ultimate call to action towards the evaluation of the racist undertones that have led to many injustices. Our hope is to understand ways to get to the root of the problem and find a viable solution.” WHAT: Panel Discussion: Nike and Harris-Stowe SJI presents: Progress Post Ferguson WHO: * Antoinette Cousins, Community Outreach Manager, Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC); St. Louis City School Board member; and Vice President for the Riverview West Florissant Development Corporation * Atty. Kimberly Gardner, St. Louis City Circuit Attorney, and Chief Prosecutor for the state of Missouri. * The Honorable Michael McMillian, President and CEO at Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, Board of Directors member for Harris-Stowe State University. * Charles Williams, Vice President of Global Men’s Footwear, NIKE, Inc., Black Community Commitment Task Force member * Robert Shorty, Ph.D., Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for North America Supply Chain, NIKE, Inc. WHEN: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. CST WHERE: Harris-Stowe State University Henry Givens Jr. Administration Building – Main Auditorium 3026 Laclede Ave. St. Louis, MO 63103 This event is free and open to the public. Face masks are required if attending in person. Attendees more comfortable attending online can join via Zoom, https://hssu.zoom.us/j/95140593688. Please register at http://www.hssu.edu/go/?ProgressPostFergus... About Harris-Stowe State University Harris-Stowe State University (HSSU), located in midtown St. Louis offers the most affordable bachelor's degree in Missouri. The University is a fully accredited four-year institution with 50 majors, minors, and certificate program options in education, business, and arts and sciences. Harris-Stowe's mission is to provide outstanding educational opportunities for individuals seeking a rich and engaging academic experience. HSSU's programs are designed to nurture intellectual curiosity and build authentic skills that prepare students for leadership roles in a global society. About NIKE, Inc.’s Black Community Commitment Fighting systemic racism and social injustice in America requires urgent action and sustained engagement — and NIKE, Inc. is committed to both. In June 2020, Nike, Converse, Jordan Brand and Michael Jordan committed a combined $140 million over 10 years to invest in and support organizations focused on economic empowerment, innovative education and social justice to address racial inequality for Black Americans. Investments go toward developing strategic national partnerships, as well as supporting local community organization that are dedicated to advancing this work. This month, NIKE, Inc. announced its investment of $5 million to support national organizations and an additional $2.75 million to support local organizations in seven U.S. cities – including Riverview West Florissant Development Corporation, 100 Black Men of St. Louis, Urban League of St. Louis and St. Louis Black Authors of Children’s Literature. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Reginald Culpepper
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