{"id":2150,"date":"2026-07-10T21:18:38","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T01:18:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.web.umflint.edu\/case\/?page_id=2150"},"modified":"2026-07-10T21:18:38","modified_gmt":"2026-07-11T01:18:38","slug":"symposium","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/research\/cracks-in-the-pavement\/symposium\/","title":{"rendered":"Symposium"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover fb-cover-text-box wp-duotone-black-and-white\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:100%;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/wp-content\/themes\/flintblock\/assets\/images\/sidewalk-art.jpg\" style=\"object-position:50% 95%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 95%\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-90 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Justice<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">November 6, 2025 | Downtown Flint<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Mellon Grant work was kicked off with a day-long symposium held on the UM-Flint campus and at the Flint Farmers\u2019 Market. Below is an archive of the event, including videos of the full keynote sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Original Event Description<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During this symposium, we\u2019ll highlight the ways democracy is practiced far from the halls of power, especially in places like Flint. Local community gardens, activist networks, nonprofit organizations, block clubs, and more contribute to forms of democratic association on the ground. We want to broaden our definitions of democracy to show how these organizations express democratic values in our community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keynote speakers will put these broader themes into context, while breakout sessions will illustrate how these concepts are already being implemented in our community and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event is free and open to the public. Registrants will be provided with breakfast, lunch, and dinner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-separator-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-separator-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Symposium Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please join us for a day filled with inspiring ideas, mutual connection, and community building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Coffee &amp; Breakfast<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>9 \u2013 9:30 a.m.&nbsp;<\/strong>|&nbsp;<em>Happenings Room, Harding-Mott University Center at UM-Flint<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Welcome<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>9:30 \u2013 9:45 a.m.<\/strong>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<em>Happenings Room, Harding-Mott University Center at UM-Flint<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Featured Speakers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Jacob Lederman<\/strong>, Associate Professor of Sociology, Director of the Institute for Society and Technology and Cracks in the Pavement Lead Investigator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ted Rippey<\/strong>, Dean, College of Arts, Sciences &amp; Education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Domonique Clemons<\/strong>, Clerk, Genesee County<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Cracks in the Pavement Symposium - Welcome\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nDETx3D-GMk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Keynote Conversation 1: Community Wealth Building in Cities Like Flint<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>9:45 \u2013 11:15 a.m.&nbsp;<\/strong>|&nbsp;<em>Happenings Room, Harding-Mott University Center at UM-Flint<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Community wealth building is an approach to local economic development that relies on democratic participation to build equitable wealth through tools such as worker cooperatives, community land trusts, public banks, and more. In this session, we will discuss how these tools have been used elsewhere and how they could be relevant to our city and region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Featured Speakers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Joe Guinan,<\/strong>\u00a0President,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.democracycollaborative.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Democracy Collaborative<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Esteban Kelly<\/strong>, Executive Director,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usworker.coop\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Brigitte Brown Jackson\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0<strong>Taylor Flynn<\/strong>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/northflintfoodmarket.org\/\">North Flint Food Market<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Cracks in the Pavement Symposium - Keynote 1: Community Wealth Building in Cities Like Flint\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PIUBef5FKKw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Breakout Discussion #1: Doing Democracy in our Region<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>11:30 a.m. \u2013 12:45 p.m.&nbsp;<\/strong>| Michigan Rooms, Harding-Mott University Center at UM-Flint<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Faculty and community partners will discuss shared projects and visions that range from the intersection of art and democracy to more democratic forms of urbanism to the role of local media in building democratic cultures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Democracy in Action: Flint Alliance for Immigrant Rights<\/strong>\u00a0<em>(Michigan Room B)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scars of the Muted Voices: Art and Democracy<\/strong> <em>(Michigan\u00a0Room\u00a0C)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strong Towns Flint: How Community Design Builds Belonging<\/strong>\u00a0<em>(Michigan Room D)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Students and Democracy: A Conversation<\/strong>\u00a0<em>(Happenings)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Lunch and Keynote Conversation 2: Labor, Democracy, and Flint: A Global Perspective<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1 \u2013 2 p.m.&nbsp;<\/strong>|&nbsp;<em>Happenings Room, Harding-Mott University Center at UM-Flint<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Labor and democracy are intimately connected. Historically, the power of labor shaped the culture of democracy in cities like Flint and beyond. In this session, we will discuss the role of labor and jobs in the global economy and connect that to the democratic backsliding we see at home and across the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Featured Speaker<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Thea Lee<\/strong>, former president of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.epi.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Economic Policy Institute\u00a0<\/a>and former Undersecretary of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/ilab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bureau of International Labor Affairs<\/a>\u00a0(2021-25)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Cracks in the Pavement Symposium - Keynote 2: Labor, Democracy, and Flint: A Global Perspective\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WIf6j7gvGSA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Breakout Discussion #2: Doing Democracy in our Region<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2:15 \u2013 3:30 p.m.&nbsp;<\/strong>|<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><em>Michigan Rooms, Harding-Mott University Center at UM-Flint<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Faculty and community partners will discuss shared projects and visions that range from the intersection of art and democracy to more democratic forms of urbanism to the role of local media in building democratic cultures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Labor Activism, Immigration, and Immigrant Communities<\/strong>\u00a0<em>(Michigan Room B)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Institutional History Project at UM-Flint\u00a0<\/strong><em>(Michigan Room C)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Democracy and Local Journalism<\/strong>\u00a0<em>(Michigan Room D)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A New Phase of Riverbank Park \u201cRSVP Cycles\u201d<\/strong><em>(Happenings)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Garland St. Literary Club: Meeting Women\u2019s Needs for Literature, Discussion, Community<\/strong>\u00a0<em>(Loving Lounge)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Group Discussion: Creating Alternative Democratic Models \u2013 Organizations in Conversation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3:45 \u2013 5 p.m.&nbsp;<\/strong>|&nbsp;<em>Ramsdell Room at The Flint Farmers\u2019 Market<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This session examines democratic practices through the lens of local organizations. It considers what democracy can look like beyond the halls of power, showcasing the experimentation and experiences of Flint-based organizations. How do local organizations and activists in our region understand their work in relation to democratic participation?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Featured Speakers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lucine Jarah<\/strong>, Executive Director of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/aahcflint.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arab American Heritage Council<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Samantha Farah<\/strong>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/crim.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Crim Foundation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tony Vu<\/strong>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Flintsocialclub\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flint Social Club<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Carma Lewis<\/strong>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/flintneighborhoodsunited.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flint Neighborhoods United<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Cracks in the Pavement Symposium - Orgs in Conversation : Creating Alternative Democratic Models\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NihtWj-eEs8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Dinner and Closing Conversation: The Future of Democracy from the Local to the Global<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5 \u2013 6:30 p.m.&nbsp;<\/strong>|<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><em>Main Atrium at The Flint Farmers\u2019 Market<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Having explored how democratic cultures and practices shape our city and region, we will conclude the day by considering how communities like Flint navigate an era of democratic uncertainty. This wide-ranging conversation will reflect on the day\u2019s key themes and surface ideas for future exploration, particularly emphasizing how local democratic efforts are impacted by global democratic backsliding, shifting national political cultures, and local challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Featured Speakers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dan Kildee<\/strong>, former Representative, U.S. House of Representatives, and President of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfgf.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Community Foundation of Greater Flint<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jenna Bednar<\/strong>, Professor of Political Science and Public Policy and Co-Chair for the Presidential\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/democracy.umich.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Initiative on Democracy, Civic Empowerment, and Global Engagement<\/a>\u00a0at the University of Michigan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pastor Patrick McNeal<\/strong>, Director,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/northflintnac.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">North Flint Neighborhood Action Council<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kenneth Frierson<\/strong>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ruthmottfoundation.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ruth Mott Foundation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Cracks in the Pavement Symposium - The Future of Democracy from the Local to the Global\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4czwwC9qxSE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>November 6, 2025 | Downtown Flint The Mellon Grant work was kicked off with a day-long symposium held on the UM-Flint campus and at the Flint Farmers\u2019 Market. 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