The Gathering

Convening, Connecting, Celebrating
September 4, 2021 | Minneapolis, MN
UPLIFT MOVEMENT
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WHAT IS THE GATHERING?

An Affinity Space to Connect, Affirm, & Network

Join us for our annual event to celebrate the 2nd Edition of the UpLIFT publication, celebrate our two cohorts, Legacy Cohort & Impact Cohort and UpLIFT black male educators from across the country.
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Need to convince your boss or supervisor to attend?
Download Our Letter
Who Will Be Speaking?

Engaging Line Up

Keynote:
Abdul Wright, 2016 MN Teacher of the Year
Showcase:
Markus Flynn, Black Men Teach
Robert Hendricks, He Is Me Institute 
Dr. Rashid Faisal, Teachers College, Columbia University
Scholars:
Dr. Justen Seal, BMEU Research
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Dr. Rose Chu, TeachMN20/20 & ImprintU.org & Scott D. Cole, Collectivity
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Dr. Rebecca Neal, Center for Excellence in Urban Teaching, Hamline University
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​Tri-Chairs, of The Coalition to Increase Teachers of Color & American Indian Teachers in Minnesota
WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Explore Equity & Social Justice Education

Using world renowned educational leader and best-selling author, Baruti Kafele's, book, The Equity & Social Justice Education to guide our presenters and discussions. We will explore some of Principle Kafele's self-reflective questions to ponder on our own knowledge base of Black existence in America and it's significance in lifting that up in our educational system that will impact our students.
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"Any and all aspects of social and racial justice have historical implications. In order to fully understand contemporary social and racial justice issues...you have to understand what got us to this point.  You have to understand history relative to Black-white relations. As an educator of Black children, what do you know about the history of Black people in America? How familiar are you with the past four centuries of Black existence in America?"

Event Registation

Full Pass | ​$110 
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Cant Attend? Pre Order Your Copy of 1st & 2nd Edition of UpLIFT
Also available on Eventbright registration page under Add-ons
Pre-Order 1st Edition | $35 | & | Pre-Order 2nd Edition | $35​
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​Registration does not include hotel and airfare.

Hotel Registration
The Marquette Hotel
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Or call the Hotel to book your room and mention UpLIFT Block.
612-333-4545

This hotel option is nestled in the IDS Center and the most convenient location for The Gathering. 

Signature Sponsors

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Mr. Damon Noga & Denison Parking
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​Spark Leadership Fund
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MN Education Equity Partnership
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Rashad Vaughn &
​Rashad Vaughn Foundation

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Minneapolis Downtown Council
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Chameleon Shoppes
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Education Testing Services

Media & Marketing Sponsors

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Community Sponsors

Several community investors have joined the UpLIFT Movement by providing a meaning gift of $50 or more and are all listed in the 2nd Edition of UpLIFT. Thank You to our new and recurring donors for your continued support and encouragement.
UpLIFT Movement is a qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.
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EIN: 87-1268362
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