BLACK HISTORY MONTH SYMPOSIUM

Mark your calendars!

In celebration of Black History Month, the Marie Barney Boston Scholarship Foundation invites you to a knowledge-packed symposium exploring critical legislative issues impacting post-secondary education.

Join us on February 24th, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM, at the Beaver Street Business Center (1225 West Beaver Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204) for an engaging dialogue on topics that matter.

Whether you’re a student, educator, community leader, or simply passionate about education and equity, this event is for you.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁?

– 🤔 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁-𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: Hear from renowned experts, educators, and community leaders as they delve into the complexities of legislative issues affecting access, affordability, and diversity in higher education.

– 🗣️ 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙨𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨: Engage in meaningful dialogue, share your perspectives, and ask questions during interactive panel discussions and Q&A sessions.

– 🧐 𝗔 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴: Gain valuable insights into the historical context and current challenges surrounding Black students’ pursuing higher education.

– 🎓 𝙋𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙡𝙚𝙙𝙜𝙚: Learn about resources and initiatives that work to ensure equitable access and success for all students in higher education.

– 🤝 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Network with fellow attendees, build connections, and become part of a movement advocating for positive change in education.

𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝘀𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺, 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼:

– 🌟 Honor the legacy of Black history and its impact on education.

– 🌍 Recognize the ongoing struggles for educational equity and access.

– 💪Empower yourself and others to advocate for positive change.

– 🤲 Support the Marie Barney Boston Scholarship Foundation and its mission of empowering disadvantaged students through scholarships.

Don’t miss out on this impactful event!

Join us in person at the Beaver Street Business Center register now or virtually via Zoom. Check our Social Media for updates.