Meet Facing History & Ourselves in North Carolina
January 23
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On Thursday, January 23rd, Facing History & Ourselves gathered academics, educators, and community members for an event highlighting the impact of Facing History’s unique and time-tested approach to fostering civil discourse in a polarized world. The group were welcomed by Desmond Blackburn, CEO and President of Facing History & Ourselves and North Carolina Teacher of the Year Kimberly Jones.
Breakout Groups:
- School Leaders: Featuring Desmond Blackburn, CEO and President and Aimee Ballans, Senior Director of New Communities
- Educators: Featuring Dexter Britt, Facing History Program Associate; Olivia Daniels, Facing History alumna and teacher; and Izzy Rodriguez Lopez, Facing History alumna and former teacher
- Community Members: Featuring Michele Phillips, Facing History Southeast Executive Director and Shruti Shah, Facing History alumna
Polis Director Abdullah Antepli, as well as Shruti Shah and Stephanie Simon served as event co-chairs.
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