Systemic Racism and Systemic Poverty are intertwined injustices in America's politics and economy and we need to understand the role of these systems in our history and our present as we fight against these injustices. So we have invited two powerful speakers to join us in a moderated conversation on systemic racism: Attorney Geeta Kapur and Attorney Jerry Blackwell. You won't want to miss this dynamic and enlightening exchange!
Geeta Kapur, a civil rights lawyer who has served the Poor People's Campaign pro bono in many of our actions, has recently published her thoroughly researched book To Drink From the Well: The Struggle for Racial Equality at the Nation's Oldest Public University. In it she explores the history of the University of North Carolina by exposing the plain and uncomfortable truth behind its storied brick walkways, statuary, and covered Well. Kapur tells this story as a citizen speaking to her fellow citizens. Rev William J Barber II says of her work: "By paying attention to the particular history of America's oldest public university, Kapur illuminates how the struggle for white supremacy that sometimes erupts violently in our society has been maintained and reinforced by the stories we tell ourselves." You can purchase Kapur's book online Here, or at this Saturday event, and/or Donate HERE so that the NC Poor People's Campaign can give away her book to students and others unable to afford one.
Jerry Blackwell, an alumnus of UNC, played a key role as a special prosecutor in the historic April 2021 trial of Policeman Derek Chauvin, the convicted murderer of Mr. George Floyd. A native of Kannapolis, Attorney Blackwell will join Attorney Kapur to discuss white supremacy and racism in the death of George Floyd and at UNC. We have a great deal to learn from them as they talk together, and there will be a Q & A session with the audience following their conversation. REGISTER HERE!
The NC Poor People's Campaign will conclude the evening by inviting all courageous individuals that have joined together the last three years to demand equality and justice, to take a step further in the fight to end racism and poverty. Join with the Poor People's Campaign in preparation for the June 18, 2022 Mass Poor People's & Low Wage Workers Assembly in Washington DC.
The Schedule for Saturday November 13th at Pullen Memorial Baptist Church:
1:00PM Doors will open for Registration and Purchase of Books
2:00PM - 3:30PM Conversation with Attorneys Kapur and Blackwell
3:30PM-4:00PM Q&A
4:00PM Kick-Off for Mass Poor People's Assembly in DC June 18 2022
Please Note:There is NO COST to attend. This will be a COVID-safe event. Attendance is limited to allow for spaced seating; vaccinations and masks are required.Please Register HERE NOW to Assure Your Seat. Spanish language translation will be provided. Encourage your faith community and social justice network to join you! The event will be Livestreamed for those unable to attend in person.
There is also a nearby event on November 13th being hosted by our partner NC Medicare for All Coalition (NCM4A) and here is their invitation: No one should be burdened with health care costs or go without basic needs. Join the NC Medicare for All Coalition on Saturday, November 13th from 11am-3pm at Chavis Park shelter #2 in Raleigh for the NCM4A FREE MARKET, where everything is free! Bring what you can. Take what you need. The market will include free food and free household items and clothing for anyone and everyone, as well as Medicare for All information and buttons! Chavis Park is located at 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd in Raleigh. Plan to stop by the market before joining us at 2pm at Pullen Memorial Baptist Church! If you would like to volunteer or bring items to the market, sign up here.
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NC Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival
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