Clint Smith, Ph.D.

Writer, Poet, Teacher, in Conversation about Racial Justice

Thursday, October 1, 2020 Online 7 pm

This idea of shared humanity and the connectionsthat we make with one another -

that’s what, in fact, makeslife worth living.

www.pisgahlegal.org Standing for Justice and Dignity since 1978

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Justice Forum

About the SpeakerClint Smith uses his experience as an award-winning teacher and poet to share personal stories of justice, community, and education. He illuminates how we can all find the courage to create change, overcome challenges, and unite ourselves through the power of the collective voice. His two TED Talks, The Danger of Silence and How to Raise a Black Son in America, have been viewed more than seven million times. His writing has been published or is forthcoming in The New Yorker, The Atlantic, The Guardian, Boston Review, American Poetry Review, and the Harvard Educational Review. Clint earned his Ph.D. in Education at Harvard University, a B.A. in English from Davidson College and is an alumnus of the New Orleans Public School System.

About the Justice ForumBack in February, when we asked Clint Smith to be the keynote speaker for this, our 10th Annual Justice Forum, we did not foresee how our world would be transformed. We are pleased to bring Clint’s voice, knowledge and perspective to Asheville and Western North Carolina as we seek to better understand the historical, political and sociological factors that have brought us to this moment of change for our country and our mountain communities. The Justice Forum assembles a wide cross-section of the Western North Carolina community for the last ten years, including business owners, youth, local politicians, faith groups, and community leaders. This event will be free and we hope for an online audience of 1,000 people. We will host a virtual reception beforehand for sponsors and paid ticketholders with an appearance from Clint Smith and other special twists.

Champion for Justice $10,000• Recognition at Justice Forum and spring 2021 Jazz for Justice, including an ad in the Jazz program• Recognition on event invitation sent to over 5,000 community members• Sponsor spotlight in enewsletter to over 4,000 Pisgah Legal supporters and paid social media ad• Year-long recognition in Pisgah Legal’s lobby, on website, marquis recognition at events, and feature in the annual

report• Tickets for 8 to pre-event reception and 2021 Jazz for Justice• Invitation to Leaders in Giving event for key Pisgah Legal supporters• Prominent feature in Pisgah Legal’s annual advertisement in local media thanking key partners

Partner for Justice $5,000• Recognition at Justice Forum and spring 2021 Jazz for Justice • Recognition on event invitation sent to over 5,000 community members• Paid ad on social media and logo featured in enewsletter and social media to over 4,000 Pisgah Legal supporters• Year-long marquis recognition at events, on website, and feature in quarterly newsletter and annual report• Tickets for 6 to pre-event reception and 2021 Jazz for Justice• Invitation to Leaders in Giving event for key Pisgah Legal supporters• Prominent feature in Pisgah Legal’s annual advertisement in local media thanking key partners

Platinum $2,500• Recognition on event invitation sent to over 5,000 community members• Logo featured on website and in enewsletter and social media to over 4,000 Pisgah Legal supporters • Name recognition at event, on website, in social media, and in annual report• Tickets for 4 to pre-event reception• Invitation to Leaders in Giving event for key Pisgah Legal supporters

Gold $1,000• Name recognition at event, on website, and in annual report• Name listed in enewsletter and social media to over 4,000 Pisgah Legal supporters• Tickets for 4 to pre-event reception• Invitation to Leaders in Giving event for key Pisgah Legal supporters

Silver $500• Name recognition at event, on website, and in annual report• Name listed in enewsletter and social media to over 4,000 Pisgah Legal supporters • Tickets for 3 to pre-event reception

Bronze $250• Name recognition at event, on website, and in annual report• Name listed in enewsletter and social media to over 4,000 Pisgah Legal supporters • Tickets for 2 to pre-event reception

Sponsorship Benefits

Yes! We will sponsor the Justice Forum

Please recognize us in the following ways:

(we will give you all forms of recognition unless you specify otherwise)

Social Media

Website

Print media and at the event

Sponsorship commitments needed by July 22 to receive all benefits. Commitments made

through September 15 will receive most benefits.

Thank you!

Contact Ben Fehsenfeld at benf@pisgahlegal.org or 828-210-3405 for more information.www.pisgahlegal.org/justiceforum

Sponsorship Level(choose one)

___ Champion for Justice $10,000 ___ Partner for Justice $5,000 ___ Platinum $2,500___ Gold $1,000___ Silver $500___ Bronze $250

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