Charlotte Ideas Festival presents Baratunde Thurston

Thu Mar 30 2023 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm

Mint Museum Uptown | Charlotte

The Charlotte Center for the Humanities and Civic Imagination
Publisher/HostThe Charlotte Center for the Humanities and Civic Imagination
Charlotte Ideas Festival presents Baratunde Thurston
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The Charlotte Ideas Festival presents an evening with Baratunde Thurston, writer, activist, comedian, on 'How to Citizen'
About this Event
Kick off Charlotte SHOUT! & the Charlotte Ideas Fest with us!

The Charlotte Center in partnership with Charlotte SHOUT! presents an evening with Baratunde Thurston.

About Baratunde Thurston:

Baratunde Thurston is an Emmy-nominated, multi platform storyteller and producer operating at the intersection of race, technology, democracy, and climate. He is the host of the PBS television series America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston, creator and host of How To Citizen with Baratunde which Apple named one of its favorite podcasts of 2020, and a founding partner of the media startup Puck. His comedic memoir, How To Be Black, is a New York Times best-seller. In 2019, he delivered what MSNBC’s Brian Williams called “one of the greatest TED talks of all time.” Baratunde is unique in his ability to integrate and synthesize themes of race, culture, politics, and technology to explain where our nation is and where we can take it. He was educated at Sidwell Friends School and Harvard University where he studied philosophy. Baratunde serves on the boards of BUILD.org and the Brooklyn Public Library and lives in Los Angeles, California.

Don't miss out! Here's what you'll experience:

  • a pre-event catered reception,
  • a special kick-off preview to Charlotte SHOUT!,
  • Baratunde's inspiring presentation on 'How to Citizen,'
  • Q&A, connection & conversation,
  • and post-event mixing & mingling at the Mint Museum Uptown.

Event ticket: $15 until March 1, 2023. $30 after March 1. We're proud to offer this event to you at the early-bird rate through the generosity of our sponsors and community partners.

Time: Reception: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Program: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: Mint Museum Uptown, 500 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202

About the Charlotte Ideas Festival:

The Charlotte Ideas Festival is a multi-day exploration of today’s pressing ideas and issues – from citizenship to joy to community life – through the lens of the humanities. This year’s conversation-packed events feature a range of thinkers, innovators and community members, both local and national. A program of The Charlotte Center for the Humanities & Civic Imagination (The Charlotte Center), the Charlotte Ideas Festival is part of the three-week Charlotte SHOUT! festival celebrating Food, Art, Music, and Ideas.

About The Charlotte Center:

The Charlotte Center for the Humanities & Civic Imagination (The Charlotte Center) is a community forum and civic action catalyst that invites people into meaningful connection and problem-solving informed by deep consideration of the human experience. Our mission is to help people and communities flourish.

The Charlotte Center is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. We are supported by individual donors, grants, sponsorships, and revenue from our programs. We invite you to join us!

thecharlottecenter.org

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Mint Museum Uptown, 500 S Tryon St., Charlotte, United States

Tickets

USD 15.00

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