Please complete all sections to the best of your knowledge. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. After review, you will receive an email to submit additional information (personal narrative and headshot) and confirm your interview.
A training fee is associated with the program. Please see question below regarding the fee scale of $300-0. Scholarships are also available.
Attendance Policy: Participants are REQUIRED to attend all sessions, barring any emergencies or illness. You wills sign a participation commitment agreement. If you cannot commit to the following dates, please consider participating in a future cohort:
June 10-12, 2022 (In-person/overnight in Nashville)-accommodations provided if you live outside of the city
Session 1: Healing Retreat/Self-Love Is Community Love
June 16, 2022 (Virtual-6pm)
Session 2: Freedom Ain’t Free: The Fight for Black Freedom,
June 23, 2022 (Virtual-6pm)
Session 3: Don’t Hate the Player, Hate the Game: Civics 101
June 30-July 8, 2022 (Holiday Observation/LiberTEA Check-In)
July 9-10, 2022
Black Women Empowerment Weekend Powered By The Equity Alliance
July 15-17, 2022 (In person/overnight in Nashville)-accommodations provided if you live outside of the city
Session 4: Can’t Create Change From the Sideline: Running for Office/Working with a Campaign
Session 5: This Ain’t A Spectators Sport: Movement Building and Disruption/Direct Action/Organizing
July 21, 2022 (Virtual/6pm)
Session
6: Behind the Scenes: Movers, Shakers, and Gatekeepers: Boards and Commissions/Government Positions/Civil Service/Roles within Government
July 28, 2022 (Virtual/6pm)
Session 7: Your Seat Ain’t Safe: Advocacy and Lobbying
August 6, 2022 (In-Person)
Session 8: Graduation
The purpose of this application and training is to empower Black Tennesseans regardless of their knowledge or experience with the content. Admission into the Collective is not based on income, background, age, sexual orientation, religion, or access to technology.
If you need assistance completing the application or have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the LiberTEA Collective Coordinator Terrica Arnold,
terrica@theequityalliance.org.