Through the Nia Speaker Series, we have addressed various topics including race, class, politics, resiliency, human kindness and acceptance, and incorporated a wide variety of industries including engineering, medicine, biotech, sports, politics, arts and education. Click here to see a compilation of our past speakers.

Please join us on February 8, 2023 for the 19th annual installment of the Nia Speaker of Color Series when Shereem Herndon-Brown and Timothy L. Fields, authors of The Black Family's Guide to College Admissions, will participate in an in-depth conversation on the differences, similarities and opportunities communities face as they navigate the many educational opportunities and decisions that exist in our current world.

Refreshments will be offered at 5:00 pm
Doors open at 5:30 pm
Panel discussion begins at 6:00 pm

The event is open to the Head-Royce and Oakland/Bay Area communities. As a fundraiser for the Nia Endowed Scholarship Fund, tickets for the main discussion are available for a suggested donation of $25/adults and $10/students. Tickets to the post-panel book signing and reserved panel seating are available for $50 (includes copy of their book The Black Family's Guide to College Admissions.)

Reserve your tickets!