Public Purpose Symposium: Lunchtime Roundtable Discussions
Join us for a special Roundtable Lunch Discussion during the Public Purpose Symposium. Over a shared meal, you’ll have the chance to engage in small-group conversations with three former Hart Fellows, each leading a discussion on a different topic drawn from their experiences in the field. This is a unique opportunity to ask questions, exchange ideas, and connect directly with Fellows who have put public purpose into practice. Lunch will be provided and registration is required. Space is limited— register today.
Register today for one of three roundtables
Reclaiming your Roots: The Power of Arts and Culture in Youth Empowerment
Led by Corali Francisco (T’24, Hart Fellow 2024-2025)
What does it take to empower young people and build collective liberation? Drawing from her Fellowship at the Instituto Cultural Bantu in Brazil, where youth support included mentorship, academic tutorial, and Afro-Brazilian cultural practices such as capoeira Angola, Corali will lead a conversation on the power of collective action and communal care in shaping youth empowerment—and how empowered youth, in turn, strengthen collective action.
The Power of Listening in Local Governance: What Happens When Communities Speak?
Led by Ruthie Kesri (T’24, Hart Fellow 2024-2025)
How can community listening sessions strengthen trust between local governments and marginalized communities? Drawing on Ruthie’s with the Birmingham City Council, this conversation will explore how listening can foster trust and generate momentum for meaningful change, even when bureaucracy slows progress.
Environmental Justice and Liberation: What Indigenous Land Conflicts Can Teach us about our Future
Led by Rishab Jagetia (T’24, Hart Fellow 2024-2025)
Flourishing is possible for the Earth and ourselves, as long as we keep fighting for it. What can Indigenous land collectives teach us about our future? Drawing from his Fellowship experience studying the climate transition in rural Colombia, Rishab will discuss sources of hope, despair, and possibility for environmental justice while encouraging students to articulate their own vision of flourishing in a world facing climate crisis.