Unless noted otherwise, all conference activities will take place in the auditorium at Richland Library Main (1431 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC).
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
3:00-5:00 PM
Check-in & Self-guided Tours of Richland Library Main
5:30-7:00 PM
Welcome Reception
Thursday, September 12, 2024
8:30-9:00 AM
Breakfast (Enter through the entrance on Hampton Street near the parking lot.)
9:00-10:00 AM
Introduction & Keynote (Chris Singleton)
10:00-10:15 AM
Break
10:15-11:15 AM
Let's Talk Race Curriculum Overview
11:15-11:30 AM
Break
11:30 AM- 12:30 PM
Panel: Creating Change, Building Community
12:30-1:00 PM
Break
1:00-2:00 PM
Lunch
2:00-4:00 PM
Let's Talk Race Conversations
4:00-4:15 PM
Break
4:15-4:45 PM
Self-Care Session
6:00-7:45 PM
(Optional) Public Event & Book Signing with Chris Singleton
7:00-9:00 PM
(Optional) Dinner Conversations at local restaurants—restaurant choices will be available at check-in.
Friday, September 13, 2024
8:30-9:00 AM
Breakfast (Enter through the entrance on Hampton Street near the parking lot.)
9:00-10:00 AM
Introduction & Keynote (Beth Ruffin)
10:00-10:30 AM
Break & Go to Tours/Experiences
10:20-11:45AM
SC63 Walking Tour in Downtown Columbia (bus leaves the library at 10:20 AM and returns at 11:45 AM; Wait to board the bus in the Hampton Street Entrance Plaza near the parking lot)
10:30 AM-12:00 PM
Payne-ful Business Gallery Talk in the Gallery on 1st level
10:30 AM-12:30 PM
Empathy Labs in Meeting Room M on 2nd level
10:50 AM-12:15 PM
Anne Frank Center Tour at the University of South Carolina (bus leaves the library at 10:50 AM and returns at 12:15 PM; Wait to board the bus in the Hampton Street Entrance Plaza near the parking lot)
12:30-2:00 PM
Lunch & Discussion
2:00-2:30 PM
Conference Closeout