Ebony Sampson
• – • Plains Art Museum
About the speaker
Ebony Sampson is a Brooklyn, NY native that has been a Fargo resident since 2013. Upon graduating Morgan State University with her B.S. in Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, she was offered an assistantship from North Dakota State University in the area of Cereal Science and studied food systems abroad in China. With a background consisting of years in research and development during her kids’ early years, Ebony took a hiatus to focused on family life and made Fargo her home. She worked for Fargo Public School district for over 8 years in varying capacities, from being a cook in nutritional services, a paraeducator in a setting D Behavioral Program, a positive behavior technician in an alternative high school, and now operating as a restorative practice conference facilitator at Ben Franklin Middle School. Throughout her career in the school system, she has been a part of many district focus groups and projects to bring to light the gaps in inclusion, equity and diversity in Fargo’s growing population, promoting safe space and acceptance for all of her “alphabet soup” students (BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+). She has been serving as the chairperson of PEACE (Parent Equity Advisory Committee for Education) for the past 3 years in addition to being a mother of 3 teenagers and Asst. Pastor of New Birth Baptist Church. Ebony is a warrior and a nurturer with a huge capacity to love ALL people and she committed to being the procuring cause for change in the F-M community.
Local partners
Plains Art Museum connects art, artists, and audiences to foster creative, resilient, and welcoming communities. We envision communities where people are engaged in the creative process, and value and support the contribution of art and artists.
The purpose of the Downtown Community Partnership (DCP) is to serve our community through Advocacy, People, and Events. DCP is a strong advocate for businesses, residents, and community partners focused on economic growth, vibrancy, and advocacy of Downtown Fargo.
Kilbourne Group is built on RESPECT for the past, GRATITUDE for the present, and INSPIRATION for the future. Founded in 2006, Kilbourne Group has a deep passion for urban spaces and an experienced understanding of how design and amenities can respond to today’s demand for walkable, mixed-use, urban cores in communities.
Marvin is a fourth-generation family-owned and -led business, with more than 7,000 employees across 16 cities in North America. The Marvin portfolio of products for builders, architects, and homeowners is designed to provide exceptional solutions for any project, with a focus on creating better ways of living. Since the company’s inception, Marvin has earned a reputation as an innovator and industry thought leader. Today, the company is driven by a purpose to imagine and create better ways of living.
Looking to level up your career, gain new skills, or change careers? At NDSCS-Fargo and the new Career Innovation Center, you’ll find flexible programs built for busy students and working professionals.
From associate degrees that launch you into high-growth careers, to short-term training tailored for business and industry, NDSCS-Fargo is designed to connect you with opportunity. Hands-on learning, employer partnerships, and real-world facilities mean you don’t just study here—you get career-ready here. That’s why NDSCS-Fargo is…The Smarter Way to College.
Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational corporation headquartered that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports and sells computer software, consumer electronics and personal computers and services. At Microsoft their mission and values are to help people and businesses throughout the world realize their full potential.
Additional details
Coffee kicks off at 8:00am, Program kicks off at 8:15! Join us at our new location, the Plains Art Museum! Concerned about parking? In addition to the museum parking lot, check out the Downtown Parking guide for other parking within walking distance: https://www.fargoparking.com/locations
Our theme for June is PATTERN. It was chosen by our Chennai chapter and illustrated by Nishant Saldanha.
Our Chennai chapter’s selection of this theme was inspired by the art form kōlam; which features patterns of dots that are encircled or connected by straight and curved lines. These intricate, geometric designs are created on the thresholds and floors of houses, temples and businesses using rice flour. The practice is deeply rooted in South Indian culture to welcome guests into the home and bring good fortune and prosperity.
Which patterns in your relationships, work, and habits are worth repeating? Which ones should be changed? What new pattern do you want to create?
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