You’ve seen the exciting presentations of TED Talks online or heard them on radio programs. This event will be doing the same, helping the community spark conversations around themes of justice and redemption. Five presenters from the IU South Bend community will share their personal stories and academic expertise in brief 10-minute presentations.ProgramThe Forgotten Child of Yesterday Becomes the Resilient Adult of Tomorrow – Stephanie Soward – Stephanie is the founder of a nonprofit consulting firm that uses a holistic approach to complex problems for empowerment and growth within communities. She is currently pursuing her Masters in Liberal Studies and Graduate Certificate in Strategic Sustainability Leadership at Indiana University South Bend.Beauty – William Horton – Bill is an alumnus of the IU South Bend MSW program. In addition to his position at the Indiana Department of Child Services, he is an adjunct faculty member in the School of Social Work, and president of the Indiana University South Bend Alumni Association.Worthy Words, Muted Voices: Disparities in Young Adult Fiction Publishing – Des Lord -Des is a graduate student of English at IUSB with experience in Women’s and Gender Studies. They intend to enter the publishing field as a literary agent after graduation.Life Happens For You, Not To You – Scott Leeper – After dealing with massive loss in his life, including the loss of his father and the loss of a military career, Scott was able to shift his perspective to view his challenges as blessings. Scott believes although you cannot change difficult events, you can change the frame that you put them in. Scott is a student at IU South Bend and a leader of the Student Veterans Organization.I Lead Because I Didn’t Fit – Niesha McGhee-Phillips – Niesha is a native of South Bend Indiana and a IUSB graduate. She went on to obtain her Master’s in Educational Leadership and has used the experiences and theories she learned in sociology to impact the educational system for K-12 students and teachers. Her experiences in K-12 education as an African American child allowed her to change the narrative for several schools where she’s led and taught.The event is open to the public and will be held in Room 1001 Wiekamp Hall and simultaneously on Zoom. The building is on the north side of campus on Mishawaka Avenue and parking is available adjacent to the building. Light refreshments and conversation will follow for in-person attendees. Plan to join us for this engaging event!Zoom registration In person registration, (not required) This event is part of the community wide One Book One Michiana celebration. This year’s book is Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson. To see all the many community events planned in April, visit https://sjcpl.org/programs/one-book-one-michiana/