[Durham INC] Durham Hosts 21st Annual Women’s Forum on March 28

[City of Durham Communications]

[Title: City of Durham Communications Department]




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Media Advisory
For Immediate Release: March 12, 2024


Durham Hosts 21st Annual Women’s Forum on March 28
This year’s theme celebrates women who advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion

What: 21st Annual Women’s Forum: Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion<https://www.durhamnc.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=8985>


Who: City of Durham Neighborhood Improvement Services Department’s Human Relations Division


When: Thursday, March 28, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.


Where: Join in person at City Hall Council Chambers, 101 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC 27701, or watch the live broadcast on the City’s social media channels


Event Facts:

  *   The Human Relations Division of the City's Neighborhood Improvement Services Department is proud to present the 21st annual Women's Forum in honor of National Women's History Month. This forum is open to the public, free of charge. This year’s theme, Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, celebrates women who have made significant contributions to the Durham community.



  *   The event will feature a group of panelists with diverse perspectives who will discuss topics such as physical health, mental health, education, and personal growth. Panelists include:



     *   Maralis Mercado Emerson, Clinical Research Coordinator at Duke University School of Nursing
     *   Giseli Ordonez Ochoa, Durham Public Schools Student
     *   Tessa Jackson, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Coordinator at Duke Nicholas School of the Environment
     *   Akeeya Umstead, Member of the Durham Mayor’s Council for Women
     *   Nicolette L. Cagle, Ph.D., Duke University Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
     *   Anaja McClinton, Youth Involvement Program Coordinator at North Carolina Council for Women and Youth Involvement
     *   Imanie Williams, Youth Consultant with the Durham Office on Youth



  *   Attendees can look forward to a meet and greet with light refreshments from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the City Hall lobby to network and build connections with City staff and community leaders. Spanish interpretation will be available for in-person attendees. Parking vouchers will also be provided. RSVP is encouraged.<https://forms.office.com/g/Bczp0R9GGz>



  *   This forum will be livestreamed on the City’s website<https://www.durhamnc.gov/1104/Durham-Television-Network>; on the City's YouTube<https://www.youtube.com/CityofDurhamNC>, Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/CityofDurhamNC>, and X<https://twitter.com/CityofDurhamNC> pages; and on Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire TV through the free Boxcast app. This forum will also be televised live on Durham Television Network<https://www.durhamnc.gov/1104/Durham-Television-Network> (Frontier channel 70 and AT&T U-verse channel 99).



  *   For more information, contact Latoya Battle with the City’s Neighborhood Improvement Services Department Human Relations Division by phone at (919) 560-4107, ext. 34220 or by email<mailto:Latoya.blackwell at durhamnc.gov>.


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