On March 2, National Guild Marketing and Communications Manager, Heather Ikemire, will participate in a forum for thought leaders invested in social justice, social change, youth development, culture and community. The convening is designed to help guide the future direction of Boston initiative Culture for Change (CfC), a joint partnership between Barr Foundation and The Boston Foundation that supports youth development and social justice through the creation of art. CfC uses the arts to highlight equity and justice, and hopes to encourage leadership, self-expression, and self discovery for children and teens of all races and ethnicities in Boston neighborhoods.

Participants include:

• H. Mark Smith, YouthReach Program Manager, Massachusetts Cultural Council;
• Justin Laing, Program Officer, Arts and Culture Program, The Heinz Endowments;
• Carlton Turner, Executive Director, AlternateROOTS;
• Klare Shaw, Senior Advisor for the Arts, EdVestors;
• and other leaders nationwide

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