TOGETHER
SUMMIT
Turn Your School into Happy School For All People.
MAY 25TH
9 AM - 1 PM
MAY 25TH
9 AM - 1 PM
Hear from youth, nonprofits, schools and community leaders who will share their experiences and offer solutions to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in schools.
Participate in interactive sessions and workshops that provide actionable strategies to create a welcoming and empowering school community.
Connect with like-minded individuals and organizations who are committed to building a safer and more inclusive community school for all students and their families.
Any student from middle school to universities
For university students, Present your Student ID at the event.
School Staff
Non-Profit Organization
Community School Coordinators
Community Members
Community Leaders
Government Officials
Elders
Entrepreneurs
Police Officers
and many more
If you purchase 3 or more individual tickets, you will get a discounted rate.
For individuals who want to attend but experiencing financial hardship.
We only have 15 slots available so be mindful of the next individual.
Grindfest 2023 is a free, 3-day event that celebrates the success of Black entrepreneurs + business owners in Asheville. A block-party-style event will take place at 8 Rivers Arts Place! This includes a weekend full of music, games, live performance, food, local vendors + learning, employment, and partnership opportunities. The goal of the festival is to highlight the progress made by people of color while also connecting folks in the community. A long weekend of fun and excitement.
GRINDfest concert will be featuring Big Boi, Waka Flocka Flame, and Talib Kweli, presented by Black Wall Street AVL and Salvage Station to support BIPOC businesses in Asheville!
GRINDfest concert will be featuring Big Boi, Waka Flocka Flame, and Talib Kweli, presented by Black Wall Street AVL and Salvage Station to support BIPOC businesses in Asheville!
CEO & FOUNDER
CEO & FOUNDER
Nationally Recognized Community Strategist, dedicated and energetic leader, and highly motivated communicator with 16 years of progressive experience engaging the public toward a shared goal. Specialist in community development & outreach that connects generations to create cross-functional relationships and shift narratives. A Strategic, Authentic, Reliable, Bold group member focused on clarity and outcomes for the benefit of the whole—proven track record of organizing and mobilizing youth, families, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders.
Passionately engaged in recruiting, maintaining, and coordinating volunteers. Effectively translates information to marginalized groups decoding complex data and concepts. A compassionate leader that builds high-performance teams and efficient structures.
Award-winning marketer with cross-sector experience. Systems thinker trained to motivate teams to be the driving force in successful initiatives. Military Veteran commissioned to protect citizens.