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Conversations That Matter will host another event in theirseries this July. In this upcoming “Conversation,” hear from Dr. Daryl Carterand Ken Mijeski, both have taught at ETSU. This conversation will be moderatedby McKinney Center Advisory Board Members and friends of the McKinney Center,Michelle Treece and Brittany Butler. It will take place via Zoom on July 14, at7pm. Register at McKinneyCenter.com.

Dr. Daryl A. Carter is Associate Dean for Equity &Inclusion for the College of Arts & Sciences. Dr. Carter is also thedirector of Black American Studies and a professor of history. He has been atETSU since 2008. During his time here Dr. Carter has been a graduatecoordinator, interim director in the Office of eLearning, Tennessee Board ofRegents Maxine Smith Fellow, ETSU Presidential Fellow, and an emerging leaderfor the American Association of State Colleges and Universities. Dr. Carter isan expert in American political history. Brother Bill: PresidentClinton And The Politics of Race and Class, published by the University ofArkansas Press, is his well-regarded first book. Currently, he is working on anexamination of Senator Edward M. Kennedy and American liberalism. Dr. Carterholds a B.S. in Political Science and M.A. in History from East Tennessee StateUniversity. He earned his Ph.D. in American history at The University ofMemphis.

KenMijeski was born and raised in Miami, Florida where he attended public schoolsfrom elementary through high school. He graduated from Florida State University(1966) with a BA in International Affairs. Earned a PhD in Political Sciencefrom The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1971). Joined ETSU inFall 1971 until his retirement in 2010. He taught a variety of courses,although his primary area of research and publication was in Latin Americanpolitics. He has served as president of the Tennessee Political ScienceAssociation and president of the South Eastern Council of Latin AmericanStudies. His last publication was a co-authored book, Pachakutik and theRise and Decline of Ecuador’s Indigenous Political Movement, OhioUniversity Press, 2011. Ken is currently president of the Alliance forContinued Learning, an organization dedicated to bringinglectures/presentations by experts on a wide variety of subjects to a generalaudience.

Supported by a grant from the East Tennessee Foundation,“Conversations that Matter” is a monthly series produced by the McKinney Centerin Jonesborough, Tennessee. In each “Conversation” two local guests fromdifferent backgrounds (age, race, religion, culture, etc.) explore their ownculture and perspective, and talk to each other about what makes them unique,discover their similarities, and explore their differences. They will look atwhere their lives might intersect personally and in the community. The goal ofeach “Conversation that Matters” is for guests and participants to hear realstories, from real neighbors. This month will feature personal experiencesalong with real history questions about local Black History and Black Historythroughout American history.

This monthly series is inspired by the Diversity &Equity Subcommittee at the McKinney Center, and their desire to highlight theexperiences of all voices in Washington County, Tennessee, with an intention toinclude marginalized groups. By showcasing these conversations, the Diversity& Equity subcommittee hopes to open doors to new ideas and perspectivesamongst our very own neighbors. Questions such as, “What was your experience ingrade-school and how did that make you feel?” or, “Have you experiencedexclusion or racism?” For many of us the answers are different and unique. TheMcKinney Center believes it is time to talk about our experiences and sharethem.

There is value in uplifting these stories so that we maylearn from one another. Then, after hearing from one another our moderators andguest conversationalists will give insight on how to move forward.

Join the Heritage Alliance for a night of history-based trivia as we take over the Olde Towne Pancake House on Boone Street. There will be a limited menu for dinner, restaurant opens to teams at 6:00 pm. Register your team of up to 6 players at www.heritageall.org. Cost is $10.00 per team. 

The Heritage Alliance is excited to host a Summer Supper onSaturday, July 23^rd at 6:00 pm on Spring Street in Jonesborough. TheSummer Suppers are an exclusive series and seating is very limited to only 36people. Tickets for Summer Suppers can be purchased through the Town ofJonesborough’s ticketing website at jonesborough.com/tickets.

Thisyear’s Summer Supper will take place at a unique location on Spring Street. Thebuilding was once a store and a house. The supper will be catered by MainStreet and will take place on the lawn of the home. Guests will be able toenjoy the sounds of Little Limestone Creek and the musical stylings of theJonesborough Novelty Band. If you’ve ever wanted to know more about the historyof Spring Street, this is your chance. All of the Summer Suppers sold out in20221, so make sure you get your tickets today.  

Funds fromticket sales will help the Heritage Alliance organization continue theireducational programs, whether they be in-person or virtual. Ticket sales arenon-refundable, but they are considered a donation. In the case of inclementweather, tents will be utilized on the lawn and the Heritage Alliance will onlyreschedule the event in case of extreme or dangerous weather.

We hopeyou will consider spending a summer evening in Tennessee’s Oldest Town.

The Heritage Alliance is dedicated to the preservation of thearchitectural, historical, and cultural heritage of our region and to providingeducational experiences related to history and heritage for a wide range ofaudiences. For more information, visit our website at heritageall.org orcall our office at 423-753-9580.

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