Mis-Education as Environmental Injustice

Join ASALH South Florida for a Powerful Community Forum:
Miseducation as Environmental Injustice

ASALH South Florida invites you to an evening of truth-telling, cultural grounding, and community dialogue as we explore how historical miseducation shapes today’s social and environmental realities—and how we can reclaim knowledge as a tool for liberation.

The program will be guided by Sheryl Dickey, serving as Mistress of Ceremony and offering the Occasion to open our gathering.

Program Highlights

• Libation Ceremony
  Led by Dinizulu Gene Tennie, this sacred ritual will honor our ancestors and set the spiritual tone for the evening.
• What Is Miseducation?
  Dr. Wallis Tennie will offer an 8–10 minute presentation unpacking the deep roots and ongoing impact of miseducation in Black communities.
• The Importance of “Know Thyself”
  Cultural historian Al Calloway will speak for 8 minutes on the transformative power of self-knowledge as a foundation for personal and collective progress.
• The Chronological History of Black People: An Overview
  Scholar Earl Beneby will deliver a 20-minute overview tracing the global history of African people and their contributions to civilization.
• Environmental Issue: Black Women as Catalysts for Social Change
  Courtnee Biscardi of the Urban League will discuss the pivotal role Black women play in confronting environmental injustice and leading community transformation.
• Reflections and Panel Setup
  Dr. Tameka Bradley Hobbs will offer remarks and then convene a dynamic panel featuring Earl Beneby, Dr. Walis Tennie, and Courtnee Biscardi.
• Community Q&A
  The evening will conclude with a 30-minute audience-driven conversation, giving attendees the chance to delve deeper and engage directly with our speakers.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Destination Sistrunk Cultural Center, 1033 Northwest 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, United States

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