Join us for the Rational Synergy Convergence!
The Rational Synergy Convergence is a public gathering of local leaders and thinkers committed to economic equity and environmental justice. Speakers discuss the bleak state of global capitalism and envision a more economically just and ecologically sustainable future.
The convergence will focus on economic inequality in the midst of a “fracking boom” and the effects of imperialism on human lives & biological communities.
The Rational Synergy Convergence will be meeting in protest of the International Energy Conference! Oklahoma City University’s Meinder’s School of Business will be hosting he International Energy Conference at Cox Convention Center in downtown Oklahoma City. Rick Perry, current governor of Texas and opponent of reproductive and migrant justice, will be speaking. John Richels, tar sands tycoon and CEO of Devon Energy will also be presenting. They will be joined by other speakers discussing “the state and future of the global and domestic energy resource development.” This conference is an opportunity for “leaders” in oil and gas development to share ideas responsible for environmental degradation, racism and economic inequality in Alberta, CAN, Mexico, sub-Saharan Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Some community members who will be sharing at the Rational Synergy Convergence are:
Angela Spotts of Stop Fracking Payne County
Earl Hatley, Grand Riverkeeper, LEAD Agency
Rev. Chebon Kernell, Executive Secretary of Native American/Indigenous Ministries of the United Methodist Church
Pat Hoerth, Turtle Rock Farm: A Center for Sustainability, Spirituality and Healing
David Hill, Oklahoma American Indian Movement
Jonathan Adams, Blackland Prairie Rising Tide and Frack Free Denton volunteer.
Eric Whelan, Great Plain Tar Sands Resistance
We will be gathering on the sidewalk of the northwest side of Cox Convention Center, which is the southeast corner of the W Sherdian Avenue and Ron Norick Blvd intersection.