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This year's Conversation in Black & White promises to be thought-provoking, sprinkled with humor and enriched by a wealth of knowledge. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-conversation-in-black-white-tickets-1994894956516?aff=oddtdtcreator Join us as Robin and David share their personal stories, insights, and experiences in what promises to be a meaningful and inspiring conversation. As they reflect on the past and explore the present, you may discover that parts of their journey resonate with your own. This year's Conversation in Black and White promises to be both thought-provoking and engaging. Join the Equity Project Alliance as we bring together two dynamic community leaders who share an unexpected connection: both were born in Little Rock, Arkansas—a fact they only recently discovered. That's the magic of conversation. When we take the time to talk with one another, unexpected connections and meaningful moments often emerge. Although they share the same birthplace, their journeys took different paths. Robin grew up and attended school in Arkansas, while David's family relocated to Florida during his childhood. When asked to reflect on the most significant social issue at the time they graduated from high school, Robin immediately recalled the ongoing fight for integration in public schools. David offered a strikingly similar response, remembering how racism continued to divide America. What makes their reflections especially compelling is that they graduated from high school nearly a decade apart, yet both identified race and racial inequality as defining issues of their time. Their shared perspective serves as a powerful reminder that the conversation about race in America has spanned generations—and that honest dialogue remains as important today as ever. Join us as Robin and David share their personal stories, insights, and experiences in what promises to be a meaningful and inspiring conversation. As they reflect on the past and explore the present, you may discover that parts of their journey resonate with your own.
Conversations in Black and White: Your Invitation 
Special guest Katie Kirchharr joins Gina Dudley this week! She's a long-time Innisfree Hotels colleague and everyone's favorite community liaison to the Equity Project Alliance (EPA)! Katie is a wealth of knowledge about the community impact of the EPA and she shares about the exciting legacy of events like Story Slam, Conversations in Black and White, and the Data Walk. Learn more about this vital Hive Foundation partner at www.EquityProjectAlliance.com
Virtue of Community Featuring Katie Kirchharr | Gina & Friends!
Each week, the Hive community comes together to focus on a shared Virtue. In this series, we explore the meaning of each week's Virtue and share personal reflections from Hive community members (who also happen to be Innisfree Hotels team members!) The Hive Foundation exists to enrich, educate, and empower people from all walks of life in the communities served by Innisfree Hotels. Whether you're a family member, friend, colleague, or simply someone who wants to grow alongside us, you're welcome in the Hive community. Learn more at HiveFoundationFL.com. #HiveFoundation #InnisfreeHotels
Virtue of Loyalty Featuring Ted Ent, Katie Kirchharr, Brooks Moore, and Scott Friesner
Serkan Canak Gives a Dune Defender Tour at Holiday Inn Fort Walton Beach!
Innisfree Hotels Graphic Designer Ryan Klein joins Hive Foundation Executive Director Gina Dudley to discuss the virtue of Reliability! Each week, the Hive community comes together to focus on a shared Virtue. In this series, we explore the meaning of each week's Virtue and share personal reflections from Hive community members (who also happen to be Innisfree Hotels team members!) The Hive Foundation exists to enrich, educate, and empower people from all walks of life in the communities served by Innisfree Hotels. Whether you're a family member, friend, colleague, or simply someone who wants to grow alongside us, you're welcome in the Hive community. Learn more at HiveFoundationFL.com. #HiveFoundation #InnisfreeHotels
Virtue of Reliability Featuring Ryan Klein: Gina & Friends
Innisfree Hotels Intern Milan joins Hive Foundation Executive Director Gina Dudley to share about her experiences and discusses the virtue of Gentleness. Each week, the Hive community comes together to focus on a shared Virtue. In this series, we explore the meaning of each week's Virtue and share personal reflections from Hive community members (who also happen to be Innisfree Hotels team members!) The Hive Foundation exists to enrich, educate, and empower people from all walks of life in the communities served by Innisfree Hotels. Whether you're a family member, friend, colleague, or simply someone who wants to grow alongside us, you're welcome in the Hive community. Learn more at HiveFoundationFL.com. #HiveFoundation #InnisfreeHotels
Virtue of Gentleness Featuring Milan | Gina & Friends
Very special guest Rachel Anderson joins Hive Foundation Executive Director Gina Dudley to share about the Virtue of Responsibility! Each week, the Hive community comes together to focus on a shared Virtue. In this series, we explore the meaning of each week's Virtue and share personal reflections from Hive community members (who also happen to be Innisfree Hotels team members!) The Hive Foundation exists to enrich, educate, and empower people from all walks of life in the communities served by Innisfree Hotels. Whether you're a family member, friend, colleague, or simply someone who wants to grow alongside us, you're welcome in the Hive community. Learn more at HiveFoundationFL.com. #HiveFoundation #InnisfreeHotels
Virtue of Responsibility Featuring Rachel Anderson | Gina & Friends
Tam Tran Joins Hive Foundation Executive Director Gina Dudley to share about Project Pensacola and her thoughts on the Virtue of Unity. Each week, the Hive Community focuses our attention collectively on a Virtue. In this Series we explore the meaning of a weekly virtue and share personal reflections with Hive community members who happen to be Innisfree Hotel employees too! Remember, the Hive Foundation seeks to enrich, educate, and empower people of all walks of life in communities served by Innisfree Hotels. Family members, friends, and colleagues are all welcome in the Hive community! Learn more at HiveFoundationFL.com #HiveFoundation #InnisfreeHotes
Virtue of Unity Featuring Tam Tran | Gina & Friends
Innisfree Hotels Interns Ciara and Chloe join Hive Foundation Executive Director Gina Dudley to share about their experiences and discuss the virtue of Determination. Each week, the Hive community comes together to focus on a shared Virtue. In this series, we explore the meaning of each week's Virtue and share personal reflections from Hive community members (who also happen to be Innisfree Hotels team members!) The Hive Foundation exists to enrich, educate, and empower people from all walks of life in the communities served by Innisfree Hotels. Whether you're a family member, friend, colleague, or simply someone who wants to grow alongside us, you're welcome in the Hive community. Learn more at HiveFoundationFL.com. #HiveFoundation #InnisfreeHotels
Virtue of Determination with Ciara and Chloe | Gina & Friends
From the Ground Up Community Garden was brimming with young people and their caregivers for a special evening last week in partnership with Valerie's House Northwest Florida. Valerie’s House provides structured, peer-based support for children, teens, and caregivers after the loss of a loved one— and what better place to find comfort, connection, and healing than the Community Garden? Our heartfelt thanks to the volunteers who made this meaningful gathering possible. A special shoutout to Fish Heads on Pensacola Beach at the Fairfield Inn on Pensacola Beach for generously providing a delicious meal for everyone! Thank You Kayla of Making Waves, Music Therapy for coming out to support the garden and Valerie’s House! Can’t wait to do it again! Music and Horticultural Therapy are great partners for healing.
Valerie's House Hosted at From the Ground Up Community Garden
Attendees enjoyed a profoundly moving evening at Story Slam “Peace in these Streetz” hosted by Equity Project Alliance at Dixon School of Arts and Sciences. Thank you to our presenters. If you were in attendance, please leave a comment and share your experience! Our special thanks to EPA presenting sponsors for this very special evening: Innisfree Hotels and Rockefeller Foundation.
STORY SLAM JULY 2026 FULL EVENT
From the Ground of Community Garden was brimming with young people and their caregivers for a special evening last week in partnership with Valerie’s House NWFL. They provide structured, peer-based support for children, teens, and caregivers after the loss of a loved one and what better place to find solace and comfort than the Community Garden! Our thanks to all the volunteers who made this special evening possible and shoutout to Fish Heads restaurant at the Fairfield Inn on Pensacola Beach for providing a delicious free meal for everyone!
Valeries House Hosted at From the Ground Up Community Garden
Hive Foundation was on hand to celebrate with the community as Innisfree Hotels officially broke ground on a massive $100 million Hampton Inn & Suites at 20 Via De Luna Drive in Pensacola Beach. The 215-room, Gulf-front property will feature a 170,000-gallon lazy river with a waterslide, indoor and outdoor meeting space, and a two-story bar and grill. Situated on what is described as the last remaining parcel available for hotel development on Pensacola beach, the resort is expected to be completed in 2028. We are grateful for the hard work and dedication of each Innisfree Hotels employee because their hard work and commitment to guest satisfaction makes the Hive Foundation’s impact in our communities possible.
Hampton Inn Groundbreaking Pensacola Beach — Highlights & Community Feedback
We couldn't be prouder to celebrate with the co-founders of Hive Arts Academy, Lisa Puzon and Shaughnessy Johnson at the groundbreaking of their new facility in Pensacola. Julian MacQueen was in attendance along with numerous community leaders to mark this significant milestone. Congratulations on behalf of the Hive Foundation community — we will be supporting through donations and documenting the progress and impact of this vital resource for the youth of our community! #HiveArts #HiveFoundation #InnisfreeHotels
Hive Arts Academy Groundbreaking: Interviews & Highlights
EPA DATA WALK FEATURE
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