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Ignite the South Accepting Applications

Ignite the South is currently accepting applications for the second cohort. Check out this 3:30-minute video to learn about the leadership development program.

If you know of a leader or are interested yourself, go to www.ignitethesouth.com to submit a nomination by September 1.

Ignite the South invites emerging leaders from social justice organizations to learn, reflect, and conspire together.  It combines in-person retreats, individual coaching, and online learning over a six-month period. Retreat dates and locations for the next cohort include:

Retreat 1: New Orleans, Louisiana October 2023
Retreat 2: Montgomery, Alabama January 2024
Retreat 3: Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina April 2024

Want to learn directly from two participants sharing their experiences? Check out these testimonials on the Ignite the South website at www.ignitethesouth.com.

*Open Horizon is a proud launch partner of Ignite the South

Laura SweetIgnite the South Accepting Applications

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