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The OHIO Collective presents
The State of Black Ohio
Join us on Saturday, October 17, 2020, from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM as we discuss SOLUTIONS for the challenges that Black communities face across the state in the areas of education, health, and economic development.
Who should attend?
Anyone who is invested in applying solutions to help improve conditions for Black citizens in Ohio cities.
Guest Speakers • Breakout Sessions • Live Band • DJ • Networking
GUEST SPEAKERS
The State of Black Ohio will feature a keynote address from Jody Armour in addition to a series of racial equity focused panel discussions exploring solutions to crucial current issues in the areas of economic development, education, and health and housing to help bring action and resources to African American communities across the State and the United States as a whole.
The State of Ohio Collective is comprised of thought leaders, educators, university professors, entrepreneurs, health professionals, and strategists focused on providing racial equity solutions in 8 key metropolitan cities throughout the state of Ohio, with the highest concentrated numbers of African Americans: Akron, Canton, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton, Toledo, and Youngstown.
Terris Todd
Executive Director
Terris Todd is the newly appointed Executive Director for the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans. He comes to us from Battle Creek, Michigan, where he lives with his wife and three daughters. Most recently, Todd served as the director of education and children services for Community Action of South Central Michigan, serving low-income children and families. Continue reading...
Jody David Armour
Law Professor, Scholar, Author
Jody David Armour is the Roy P. Crocker Professor of Law at the University of Southern California. Armour’s expertise ranges from personal injury claims to claims about the relationship between racial justice, criminal justice, and the rule of law. Armour studies the intersection of race and legal decision making as well as torts and tort reform movements. Learn more...
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