Sojourner Truth Institute of
Battle Creek

A rhythmic celebration of Truth, featuring performances by Sojourner Truth descendant & accomplished vocalist Martila Sanders, Sojourner Truth Choir, and Lakeview Sigma Theta Step Team, and a presentation of the Dr. Velma Laws Clay Vanguard Award to 2018 recipient Lynn Ward Gray.

Afterglow hosted by National Association of Negro Business & Professional Women’s Club – Battle Creek Chapter.

Free and Open to the Public

November 26th is Sojourner Truth Day in the State of Michigan, as signed into legislature in 2005, Act 48 by former Michigan governor Jennifer Granholm. The Sojourner Truth Institute of Battle Creek will honor this day with book donations to area schools, a lunch & learn event focused on female empowerment and a special evening presentation.

An intimate dialogue with women of color about feminism intersectionality and leadership, presented by Demarra Gardner, founder & principle of Change Agent Consulting

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Featuring:

“The Legend of Sojourner Truth”

An original Reader’s Theater production by Washington Productions, Inc. featuring Dr. Von Washington

6:00 p.m.

“Real Talk – Sojourner Truth in the 21st Century”

A panel discussion on the continued relevance of Sojourner Truth's advocacy efforts for social justice, women's rights, racial equality and prison reform in today's context of social and political unrest, her pioneering role as an author and lecturer, and the importance of telling her story in educational systems and film.

7:00 PM

Panelists:

• Dr. Von Washington – award-winning writer, director and actor;

• Alisa Parker & Nicole Parker – founders of social innovation consulting firm ANP Creative Consulting; and creator of Innovators curriculum

• Lateef “Cal” Calloway – film director and producer of SoTru™, a feature bio-pic film on the life and times of Sojourner Truth (INVITED)

• 5th & 6th Generation Sojourner Truth Descendants Burl McLiechey and Thomas McLiechey