Raise the Roof for Inclusion: A Variety Show
August 2, 2025
Lynn Museum & Arts Center
590 Washington St.
6 - 9 p.m.
Lynn, MA
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View our program book for a listing of speakers, talent and access to the agenda.
Building Inclusive Communities to Advance Housing Justice Panel
This conversation will bring together thought leaders, advocates, and equity champions to explore how inclusive community-building is essential to addressing the housing crisis — especially for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who face some of the deepest barriers to affordable, accessible housing.
Meet the Panelists
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Nicole McClain, M.Ed.
VETERAN, COMMUNITY ADVOCATE AND ENTREPRENEUR
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Shanikwa Davis, CPA, EA, MST, MSA
FOUNDER, TAX CLARIY COLLECTIVE | STRATEGIC ADVISOR IN TAX & POLICY
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Daymyen Tyler Layne, M. Ed, MBA
FOUNDER AND CEO OF THE LAYNE GROUP
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Austin Ashe, Ph.D.
SENIOR HIGHER EDUCATIONAL PROFESSIONAL | LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT EXPERT
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Taiese Hickman, MS, MBA, Ph.D.
MODERATOR | FOUNDER OF NEW ENGLAND EQUITY COLLECTIVE
Meet the Talent
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Kae Alayah
SINGER
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Chris Martin
COMEDIAN
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Joe Skahan
MUSCIAN
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Vick Breedy
POET
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Solmaría
SINGER
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M’shairi The God
POET