Welcome to Our First Supper for the Black Teaching Tradition Institute (BTTI) Charlotte Cohort 2024!
We are thrilled to kick off this exciting journey with you in person.
Join us for a night of culture, conversation, and connection with an intergenerational group of fellow Charlotte educators and education advocates committed to Black education for social justice and liberation. This event is the perfect opportunity to build connections, share ideas and set the tone for a powerful future ahead. Don't miss out on this chance to develop relationships with like-minded individuals who are passionate about the love, genius and liberation of Black teachers and children and empowering the next generation of teachers and school children.
We ask guests to arrive on time and plan to stay throughout the full program.
Free Event/Limited Seats. This event is free. There are 20 spaces available and guests are accepted on a first come, first serve basis.
Donations. You may make a tax exempt donation to support the organization and future events. via Zelle: 215-983-8937, CashApp:$SIECRetreat, Venmo: @SIECRetreat, or PayPal: [email protected].
Mingling, Cocktails and Hors D'oeuvres. The evening will begin with an opportunity to mingle with the hosts and other guests over cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, participate in a raffle as well as learn more about the BTTI and how to become a member.
Sweetgrass Weaving Presentation. After cocktails, master sweetgrass basket weaver and educator, Mrs. Henrietta Snype (Charleston, SC), will engage us in a presentation on this beautiful tradition, which is part of her personal Gullah family heritage as well as the legacy of Africans in the United States. Each guest will receive a sweetgrass starter wheel.
Dinner and Conversation. Mrs. Snype will join us as we all enjoy a full sit-down dinner together, relax, decompress, chop it up about the education landscape and get to know each other.
Street Parking. This event will take place at the Clubhouse at an AvalonBay property. Use the street parking in the area. Cars parked in residential spots are subject to towing.
