Events

Reverend Nontombi Naomi Tutu joined us for a conversation on resilience our shared humanity.

Millions partnered with United Way of Chattanooga to launch Learn United Conversation Series.

Rachel Brown, Dr. Jason Dempsey, & Samar Ali discuss the effects of January 6th one year later.

Deborah Fisher, Dr. Andrew Ladley, & Samar Ali discuss 1st Amendment freedoms and dangerous speech.

Jody Stewart, Luis Martinez, & Remziya Suleyman discuss environmental concerns & disaster relief.

Samar Ali and Dr. Falguni Sheth discuss race, identity, and the impact of the War on Terror.

Conversation on healthcare and wellness needs across urban, rural, and global communities.

Conversation about gun violence in the US and its relationship to masculinity, health, and racism.

Millions invites you to watch and discuss the film, Purple.

Future voters discuss issues that impact their communities and how they can collaborate for change.

We engage in conversation about the potential for justice and accountability in the United States.

Speakers from across sectors came together to discuss tactics for addressing political violence.

We modeled a productive conversation between two people of opposing opinions.

Millions senior policy advisor, Dr. Jonathan Metzl, hosts a discussion about democracy and protest.

We host Narrative4 to learn how personal storytelling builds empathy and transcends differences.

We explore an interactive map tracking peace-building organizations in America.

Future voters discuss their vision for the future of the South in wake of the Black Lives Matter.

We host IFA in a conversation regarding social and political disinformation.

Join us for an exclusive screening of Free Trip To Egypt and post-film discussion.

Panelists discuss Cuban contemporary art as models for the future of artistic solidarity in Cuba.

Panelists discuss artistic interventions that confront the legacy of colonialism through monuments.

Panelists focus on the significance of the ocean as a cultural archive for the history of migration.

The final episode looks to the future of contemporary art, artistic activism, and racial justice.

This episode centers on the work of globally-renowned Ghanaian artist, Ibrahim Mahama.

Led by Marina Fokidis, participants discuss the work and legacy of this revolutionary composer.

We gather to consider love transmitted through art as a path towards justice and democracy.

We gather to consider love transmitted through art as a path towards justice and democracy.

We gather to discuss performativity as a practice of resilience, resistance and transcendence.

We discuss performativity as a practice of resilience, resistance and transcendence.

We explore the concept of position and the shared legacy of colonialism and adaptation of culture.

We explore the concept of position and the shared legacy of colonialism and adaptation of culture.

Second installment where EADJ participants explore the history and future of monuments.

EADJ participants explore the history and future of monuments.

Samar Ali interviews Elyse Nelson on women's political and economic empowerment.

Jason Dempsey joins an expert panel and screening of PBS docuseries 'America and the Taliban.'

Samar Ali keynoted at the inauguration of Amani Reed as USN head of school.

Celebrating 20 years of impact and the innovators who drive social progress.

Millions of Conversations joins with the Clinton Global Initiative University at Vanderbilt.

Samar Ali joins Dr. Yasmine Ali in conversation to celebrate the lunch of her new book.

Samar Ali co-hosts OZ Arts Nashville’s annual fundraiser, Conversations at OZ.

Samar Ali shares her experiences with finding positive resolution through common ground.

Young Global Leader, Samar Ali, joins the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos.

Samar Ali will serve as the Opening Keynote Speaker at the ICGS Educating Girls Symposium.

Samar Ali and Nashville Mayor, John Cooper, discuss the challenge of unity in a polarized culture.

Join us for the one year celebration of the commemoration of Rep. John Lewis Way in Nashville.

Samar Ali will discuss implications of disinformation in the upcoming elections and solutions.

Installation of life-size monuments of extraordinary people at Nashville's Earth Day celebration.

Evening of spiritual and communal solidarity through performances, storytelling, and Iftar dinner.

Pop-up concert and cypher that’ll leave you yearning, breaking and freeing in the spirit of love.

International students learning about important social issues. Keynote speaking from Samar Ali.

A discussion on the Marine Corps’ efforts to address diversity and inclusion.

A dialogue with Dr. Clay Stauffer and Dr. Samar Ali on the Russian and Ukraine crisis.

A virtual panel on the evolving crisis between Russia and Ukraine.

A panel of experts discuss how citizens can better understand and bridge the rural-urban divide.

Based on results of the recent Civic Index, Samar Ali speaks on unity and American democracy.

A virtual discussion of the impact of 9/11 with Samar Ali and fellow Vanderbilt scholars.

Samar Ali and fellow Vanderbilt scholars discuss conflict in Afghanistan with Lt. Gen. Scott Howell.

A weekend of events concluded at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville to celebrate John Lewis.

Samar Ali speaks with panelists on coming together across geographic, political, and racial divides.

Samar Ali speaks with former Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen about values-based diplomacy.

Samar Ali and Wajahat Ali discuss the path forward from our current state of division.

Join friend of Millions, Michael McRay, for a special launch for his new book, I Am Not Your Enemy.

The American Muslim Advisory Council invited us to find authenticity, belonging, and community.

Scholars and activists discuss contemporary immigration to the global north.

An academic, activist, and elected official discuss issues of voter rights and suppression.

Scholars and activists discuss racial injustice in the colorblind systems of prisons and policing.

Scholars and community leaders discuss the context and impacts of the current crises in Haiti.

Local educators discuss critical race theory in Tennessee school systems.