ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
Are you tired of hearing about what is wrong and what isn’t happening around the conversation of race? Instead, would you like to have a conversation about what is actually happening? At the Bridge Conference you will hear from community leaders who are working to build a better path to tomorrow, highlight an essential touchstone in the race conversation. You won’t want to miss a day!
A LOOK BACK AT BRIDGE CONFERENCE 2021
Monday, June 7 thru Friday, June 11 from 12-1 PM.
5 Days – 5 Topics – All Virtual each day offering best practices across several disciplines and viewpoints from different ethnic groups.
“We’ve learned that monologue may be able to start a conversation, but dialogue invites others to share ideas and build our future together.
This conference has successfully facilitated conversations around race and other areas of division that are hindering us from having human flourishing for everyone.”
– Dr. Clarence Hill Jr, Founder Stronger Together Movement
DAILY SCHEDULED TOPICS
MONDAY: HISTORY
We will remember the Tulsa Race Massacre and present “The Oklahoma Story” from the perspective of individuals from five different ethnic groups.
TUESDAY: MEDIA
We will share how bias is currently seeping into technology, which dramatically alters everyday life, negatively impacting equality. In addition, United Voice Oklahoma’s local news partners (including representatives from four OKC television news stations and The Oklahoman) discuss the role and responsibility of media in the race conversation.
WEDNESDAY: EDUCATION
We consider ways to engage an ethnically diverse student population during a tense and divisive time and learn how these ideas can make a difference in and outside of the classroom.
THURSDAY: POLICE & COMMUNITY
We practically address today’s challenges in this area, and we consider the actions that are needed to move the conversation forward between police and community members who feel threatened and unprotected?
FRIDAY: COMPASSION
We introduce you to the State of Oklahomans and the Council of Voices. The Council of Voices offers a model response of leading together with representation from different ethnic groups and under-represented communities.
OKLAHOMA 101 DINNER
You are cordially invited to the 1st Annual Oklahoma 101 Dinner that will begin at 6pm on Thursday, June 10th at Vast.
This evening is designed to honor the bridge builders in our community - those making a difference and setting an example of how we can walk together.
Our event will include dinner, entertainment, and an opportunity to engage with other leaders who share a common vision of strength and unity. We hope you will join us for what will be an inspiring and entertaining evening.
