A Virtual Town Hall Series
Wednesdays in July from 6-7 pm
Anger. Fear. Pain. Grief. How can we channel our emotional responses to the recent events surrounding the murders of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, and so many others into productive action to achieve lasting and meaningful social change? Each Wednesday in July join community members, change-makers, and experts in a series of virtual town halls to address topics like How can I make a change in my community? What actions can I take now? What are my rights as a protestor? How do I educate children about activism? How can artists be activists?
Each will end with an interactive Q&A with panelists.
Brought to you by Sandy Spring Museum, Brothers With Books, and The HUB for Culture & Democracy.
Expand each discussion topic below to read more and register. Registration is specific to each week, please register for each of the sessions you would like to attend individually.
Registration is required. You will receive a link to the virtual meeting with your registration confirmation email. You must be opted in to receive SSM emails to receive the confirmation. Proceeds will go towards a racial equity project in Montgomery County, MD.
Weekly Discussion Topics
July 1: Trauma & Restoration
Constant experiences of racism lead to lasting trauma. Racial trauma can result from major experiencing of discrimination or be the result of many microaggressions over time. How do you recover from this race-based stress? What role does art play as a platform to heal trauma?
Panelists: Karah Palmer, M.Ed. and Meghan Malik
July 8: Systemic Racism in Education
Education is a legal right – not a privilege – yet it is one of the most pervasive systems of keeping people trapped in generational poverty. What does meaningful educational reform look like? How do we keep the current system from perpetuating systematic racism in education?
July 15: What Happened to Anton Black?
Anton Black, an Eastern Shore teenager, died in police custody nearly two years ago. Black, who suffered from schizophrenia, was one of 31 people to die in Maryland in an officer-involved incident in 2018. “Anton’s Law” can prevent this from happening in the future. Come learn how to advocate for effective change in our community.
July 22: Creating Change within Police Departments
Do you know what the Police Advisory Commission is? Come learn about how the commission and other programs are creating opportunities for citizen-led change within our local police department.
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July 29: Coalition Building & How to Bridge the Gap Between Established & Marginalized Communities
Come learn more about how to build a strong coalition in the fight for racial justice. Hear from local activists and leaders who share their insight on building a stronger community.
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