THE SOCIAL JUSTICE ROOFTOP
THE SOCIAL JUSTICE ROOFTOP
Co-produced and hosted by #BLAIRISMS, come out for music, performances, and empowering Art of Conversation panels elevating the various social impacts in our community with artists, local leaders, and organizers.
#TheBlairisms
The Dottin-Haley Group, led by Blair and Brandon Dottin-Haley, is a social justice and media consulting and strategizing firm that works to develop opportunities to uplift marginalized communities and create space for the celebration of Black culture. The team created the #BLAIRISMS, an apparel and lifestyle brand that spreads messages of inspiration, laughter and reflection, which has had a piece aquired by the Smithsonian’s NMAAHC. The pair also created the award-winning #SAVAGECHATSERIES to celebrate the accomplishments of people across the diaspora as well as their contributions to global culture. The Dottin-Haley group was coined “Brand Activists” for the ways they use their work to advocate for underrepresented groups and focus on social justice, equity, and joy.
SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7
1:15 PM:
PATHWAY TO AN INCLUSIVE ECONOMY
ART OF CONVERSATION
Join us for an engaging discussion on economic equity, where thought leaders will explore the challenges and opportunities in creating an inclusive economy where everyone contributes and earns with equal access to resources, opportunities and outcomes.
THE PANELISTS
VAUGHN FAURIA
DAMON BURNS
RONALD CARRERE, JR.
DAVON BARBOUR
TIFFANY CARTER
THE MODERATOR
PERFORMANCE + INTERVIEW:
2:30 PM:
CHARM TAYLOR
4:00 PM:
ADVOCACY, ACTIVISM, AND ADVANCEMENT
ART OF CONVERSATION
Join us for an enlightening discussion on fair and just representation for all, as we delve into the systems that have deeply impacted our communities. Our panelists will explore the policies necessary to bring about meaningful change and create a more equitable society.
THE PANELISTS
DELISHA BOYD
ROYCE DUPLESSIS
BARBARA CRAIN MAJOR
Author & Community Organizer
NIKKI ALEXANDER-TUMBLIN
MARIAH MOORE
THE MODERATOR
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8
1:30 PM:
INNOVATION, EDUCATION, LEARNING IN THE AFROFUTURE
ART OF CONVERSATION
In this thought-provoking discussion, our panelists will shed light on the importance of allocating resources to ensure all students have access to quality educational opportunities. These panelists firmly believe that our children deserve an education that fosters, supports, and invests in them.
THE PANELISTS
DR. AVIS WILLIAMS
DR. ARLANDA WILLIAMS
ADRINDA KELLY
CAVIN DAVIS
THE MODERATOR
LARRY WASHINGTON
4:00 PM:
ART OF CONVERSATION
FROM THE INSIDE TO THE OUTSIDE
During this discussion, you'll hear firsthand experiences from individuals who have been directly impacted by the criminal (in)justice system. Our speakers will shed light on the pressing issues of structural anti-Blackness rooted in profiling, policing, prosecutors use of lyrics as evidence, parole, recidivism, and reform.
THE PANELISTS
MAC PHIPPS
Musician, Criminal Justice Reform Advocate
SYRITA STEIB
Founder and Program Manager, Formerly Incarcerated Peer Support Group
THAD TATUM
KIANA CALLOWAY
THE MODERATOR
CHARMEL GAULDEN
5:50 PM:
PERFORMANCE:
BLACK MAGIC DRUMLINE
SUNDAY SOUNDS BY:
DJ RAKIMBEAU
SATURDAY SOUNDS BY:
WINO WILLY
TUERE BURNS JONES
NESBY PHIPS
Multi-media artist
THE ROOFTOP
1111 GRAVIER STREET
SOCIAL JUSTICE ROOFTOP SPONSORS
Special thanks to our philanthropic partners who have supported us in our 25th Anniversary year:
Warner Music Group / Blavatnik Family Foundation Social Justice Fund, Surdna Foundation, Ford Foundation and our additional philanthropic partners: Kresge Foundation, Women's Foundation, W.K. Kellogg Foundation, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, Mellon/Billie Holiday Fund, Mellon Foundation, Louisiana Division of the Arts, Greater New Orleans Foundation, Black Seed, Resilience Initiative, Ford Foundation (IMLS), Enterprise Corporation, Lambent Foundation Fund of Tides Foundation, Hancock Whitney, Johnson & Johnson, Culture and Community Power Fund, United Way, Foundation for Louisiana, South Arts, ACNO NEA ARP, ACNO CAG, Center for Black Health & Equity, New Orleans Tourism & Cultural Fund, and Hearthland Foundation.