In honor of the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the 70th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education decision, this year’s sessions will center around our state’s rich civil rights history under the theme, “Marching Towards an Inclusive future: Seismic Shifts in Tennessee Communities.” Presenters will cover a wide range of topics, including school desegregation, mapping destruction in Tennessee’s African American neighborhoods, integrating the airwaves, Nashville’s civil rights movement, and the history of Nashville’s minority communities. Entertainment includes a musical performance of songs from the Civil Rights Movement and a theatrical adaptation of Andrew Maraniss’ best-selling book, Strong Inside. Admission for the full-day event is $25, which includes a catered lunch. Online registration will open in early January and tickets may also be purchased on site at the event.