UAB’s commitment to our city and our neighbors is not new; it is part of who we are and is integral to our work in community outreach and classrooms. This critical conversation will focus on the idea that community well-being is the result of a complex interplay of social, cultural, economic, political and environmental factors that is beyond the influence of any one individual, organization or level of government alone.

The most creative and lasting solutions to enhance community well-being depend upon citizens, government, and a diversity of organizations that unite around a common vision—a vision to work in collaboration on initiatives that makes solutions a reality. In addition, we will explore ways in which we can better facilitate community engagement between UAB and greater Birmingham. The panel is composed of Jarralynne Agee, director of Birmingham Violence Reduction Initiative; Tiffanie Agee, local attorney and Birmingham community activist; Josh Carpenter, UAB external relations; Martez Files, UAB Ph.D. student, scholar, and community activist; Ashley Kuntz, director of UAB Honors College; Jennifer Sanders, pastor of Beloved Community Church; and Tameka Wren, local attorney, activist, Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority board member. The event will begin 6:00 p.m. on Jan 24 in UAB Heritage Hall Room 102.

Critical Conversations: Community Civic Dialogue is a platform for students, faculty, staff, and local citizens outside of UAB to come together and hold civil discourse on challenging topics which prove relevant to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive community.

For additional details, visit https://uab.edu/dei/cace/campus-engagement/critical-conversations.