Then and Now: The History of Minority Communities in Nashville (Hybrid Program)

About this program (hybrid – in person & virtual event)

The History of Our Communities: Living with Communication Impairments and Deaf/Hard of Hearing 

As Nashville continues to experience tremendous growth, it has become an increasingly diverse home to different minority communities. Now in its third year, Then and Now explores the history and impact of these communities through the scholarly work of noted historians and the personal stories of community members. The series is moderated by Dr. André L. Churchwell, Senior Advisor on Inclusion and Community Outreach at Vanderbilt University.

The series is presented by Vanderbilt University and hosted by Nashville Public Library.

Date: April 8, 2026

Time: 5:30-8:00pm

Where In Person: 
MLK, Jr. Magnet High School
Auditorium
613 17th Ave. North
Nashville, TN  37203

Cost: FREE and open to the Public

To RSVP for this event, please find the event registration link above. A recorded copy of the event will be provided later for those who register but do not attend in person.  Those who register but do not attend can note they will not physically be present but welcome a copy of the program.    

Speakers

• André L. Churchwell, Senior Advisor to the Chancellor on Inclusion and Community Outreach, Vanderbilt University 
   
• Dominique Herrington,  Operations Manager, Pi Beta Phi Rehabilitation Institute, Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center
   
• Sandy Cohen (Founder of LSDHH), Originator of Accessibility Services - Library Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Nashville Public Library
   
• Cynthia Moynihan, Equal Access Manager – Nashville Talking Library and Library Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (LSDHH), Nashville Public Library

Featuring stories from leaders with Communication Impairments and are Deaf/Hard of Hearing 

Schedule

• 5:30pm – Catered Reception
• 6:30pm – Program Begins
• 8:00pm – Program Ends
  
  ASL Interpreters & Live Captioning provided.