Two years ago, America’s streets saw a massive outpouring of public protest in response to the murder of George Floyd and other instances of institutional racism and injustice. Since then, extremists have struck back, attacking the very instruments of protest – escalating voter suppression, placing legal restrictions on peaceful protest, even criminalizing the teaching of accurate Civil Rights history in local public school districts. What is a practical course for civil rights advocacy in this extremist and volatile environment? We will lead a frank discussion on the perils and opportunities that define today’s struggle for social justice and propose steps we can take to move the needle in the right direction on criminal justice and policing reform, voting rights, and civic engagement.

AWARDEE: Congresswoman Terri Sewell (AL-7)

PANEL PARTICIPANTS:

• MODERATOR: Sadiqa Reynolds, President & CEO, Louisville Urban League. 
• Mayor Ras Baraka, City of Newark, New Jersey
• Karol Mason, President, John Jay College of Criminal Justice

 

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