Continuing The Conversation: Segregation in America; How Far Have We Come?

2nd Thursday of the month
Thursday, March 10, 2011
12 noon–1:30 pm

LOCATION:
Levine Museum of the New South
200 E. Seventh Street, Charlotte, NC  28202*

In February we celebrated Black History Month and the 20th anniversary of the Levine Museum of the New South by attending a guided walking tour of the Museum’s popular exhibit, “COURAGE: The Carolina Story That Changed America.” The exhibit tells the powerful grassroots story of the Rev. J.A. DeLaine and the other brave citizens of Clarendon County, S.C., who brought the first lawsuit in America challenging racial segregation in public schools. Combined with four other national lawsuits, the result was the 1954 Supreme Court decision Brown v. The Board of Education.

Afterward, attendees and members exchanged discussion in response to three questions;

• Where have we improved and where do we still need to improve in todays’ society and in Charlotte?
• What lessons did we learn from the exhibit that would translate well into the workplace? What lessons can we teach our children? And lastly;
• Were there any “A-Ha” moments?

Joe Machicote, President of the Board of the Diversity Council of the Carolinas and VP of Organizational Development for Snyder’s-Lance Inc. will lead a follow-up discussion and exercise, while sharing the collective comments of last month’s discussion. Prepare for a powerful discussion!

About the presenter:

H. Joseph Machicote

H. Joseph Machicote is Vice President of Organizational Development for Snyder’s- Lance, Inc., one of the nation’s largest producers of irresistible snack foods for people on the go. In this role, Joe champions the development of the employee life cycle and best practices for leading and managing people. Joe is charged with the Employee Engagement, Talent Management, Organizational Design, Change Management and Training and Development strategies for over 7,000 employees in North America. Entering the food industry as a pot washer in college, Joe has grown through the ranks as a kitchen prep worker, cook, line-server, foodservice manager, foodservice director, Training Director, HR Director, VP of HR and VP of Diversity and Inclusion and VP of Talent Management. Joe has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and a Master’s in Human Resources. A native of Harlem, New York City, he is a resident of Charlotte, North Carolina.

Lunch is provided so please register by clicking HERE by March 8, 2011.

*Two hours of free parking are included with the luncheon. Attendees/members should use the 7th Street Garage, adjacent to the Levine Museum. Bring their parking ticket to the Museum’s visitor reception desk where it will be validated.