The first ever TEDx event in North Baton Rouge took place on May 22nd, 2021 in Scotlandville. The event was organized and filmed by Queen Muhammad Ali, LLC in partnership with Exxon, BREC, Metro Morphosis, NBRNOW, and the City of Baton Rouge. TEDxScotlandville, one of only three TEDx events ever held in Louisiana, brought together over a dozen speakers to share their ideas on the event's theme, "It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back." The independently organized event sparked dynamic discussions and powerful ideas that inspired action.
The roster of speakers included Mayor Sharon Weston Broome, Council member Chauna Banks, young local activist Myra Richardson, and Derrick Warren, dean at Southern University, as well as nationally recognized influencers and contributors. The event drew attention from the wider community and beyond, providing a platform for important conversations on overcoming challenges and working towards shared goals.
"We are thrilled to have hosted this world-renowned speaking series in historic Scotlandville," said Mayor Broome in a prepared statement. "Our community has so much to offer to the conversation on meaningful change, and this event was a powerful testament to that." The success of TEDxScotlandville underscores the vibrant spirit of North Baton Rouge and the importance of innovative ideas and diverse perspectives in shaping a better future.
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We were honored to have Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announce TEDxScotlandville!
Sharon Weston Broome was sworn in as the Mayor-President of the City of Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge Parish on January 2, 2017. She is the first woman to be elected as the leader of the capital city of Louisiana.
President of Rap Snacks Foundation and Hip Hop Pioneer (Poor Righteous Teachers), Wise Intelligent articulates how Black communities are not under resourced, but over extracted.
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TEDxScotlandville Organizer and Producer Queen Muhammad Ali.
Queen going over last minute details with Ademah Hackshaw Muhammad (one of the greatest television sound men ever!)
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Manaia, Myra Richardson, Melé, Sulayman hold up the promotional T-Shirts for the event sponsored by Exxon Mobil, Rap Snacks, BRECC, Nation19, Metro Morphosis, and the City of Baton Rouge.
Ademah checking the lights at rehearsal.
Biologist and Bee keeper Yvonne Bey delivers her talk at TEDxScotlandville
Ademah’s apprentice Masaniai checks the levels on the digital sound recorder
One of the TEDx Talkers and music educator Claude Whitfield and TEDxScotlandville Co-Organizer and producer Hakeem Khaaliq pose on stage after the successful event.