Dr. Rip Patton, Veteran of the Freedom Riders, shares about his experience and life during Anti-Racism Workshop at Glendale UMC, June 2020. Photo by Crystal Caviness

Prophetic Speech: An Anti-Racism Workshop: Ready to continue your anti-racism action? Looking for concrete next steps? Want to dig deeper? SHOW UP to this Anti-Racism Workshop where we will explore how to create a new future for Nashville. We will explore the concept of “race” and how it has been used to oppress, hear from Dr. Rip Patton about the historic Freedom Riders Movement in Nashville and hear from folks who are leading racial justice work in Nashville each and every day. You will leave knowing what next steps you can take to address racial injustice in our community.

Speakers:
Rev. Keith Caldwell, former president of the Nashville NAACP + Key Memorial UMC
Rev. Allison Gossett, Brentwood UMC
Dr. Rip Patton, civil rights activist and veteran of the Freedom Riders
Sherrie Cavin, community member
Jamel Gooch, Gideon’s Army
Jeneisha Harris, local activist
Nick Cavin, Community Oversight NOW
+ others…