This week we have a special episode that was recorded during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference. The National Urban League hosted a panel discussion on “Mobilizing the Black Community for Sustainable Social Change” with Moderator, Quentin James (Co-Founder of the Collective PAC), LaTricea Adams (Founder of Black Millennials for Flint), Wesley Bell (St. Louis County Prosecutor-elect), Dr. Wes Bellamy (Charlottesville, VA Vice Mayor), Reverend Tony Lee (Senior Pastor of Community of Hope AME and Convener of the Black Male initiative) and DeJuana Thompson (Co-Founder & Partner at Think Rubrix, Creator of #WokeVote). This episode is Part 1 of 2. Donald Cravins, Jr. opens as the host for this episode.
From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.
Discussed in this episode:
Social Movements
Alabama elections
AME Church
Ferguson
Charlottesville rally/riots
Community mobilization
Flint water crisis/environmental justice
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