Part II: Cultural Preservation and Historical Legacy of Austin
Guest Speaker: Harold McMillan, Founder of Diversearts Culture Works / Venue Manager and Artistic Director of Kenny Dorham Backyard
Harold McMillan is noted throughout Texas for his social advocacy and his championing of musicians. His contributions as founder/director of DiverseArts Production Group, an Austin-based nonprofit producer of multidisciplinary art and cultural projects and programs, have made him a one-of-a-kind entrepreneur who has been a leading force in Austin’s music community for over 20 years. “I’m a cultural worker . . . and so the stuff that I do is tied to some notions of fairness and telling the truth.”
Date & Time: Friday, March 6, 2020, 9:00am-10:00am
Location: 1709 East 12 Street at Austin NAACP office, located in the annex of the Simpson United Methodist Church
ABOUT BUILDING BRIDGES
Building Bridges Friday Community Dialogues are free weekly gatherings that bring together culturally diverse community members to learn about local community groups, build new relationships and seek collaborative solutions to address community issues. The following groups participate in these conversations.
- Leadership Austin, Every First Friday
- Austin Community College, Every Second Friday
- University of Texas Division of Diversity & Community Engagement, Every Third Friday
To participate in First Friday as a speaker, please email Courtney Bailey (Director of Issues & Engagement) at cbailey@leadershipaustin.org.