Sunday, September 21
7:00 - 8:30PM
California is making significant strides toward lineage-based reparations, but there are concerns that current bills may be altered or dismissed. It's vital for our supporters to grasp the reasons behind our strong advocacy for these initiatives. Sean will lead the discussion with our featured panelists, followed by a Q&A session in the last 40 minutes. This important conversation will delve into the realities of reparations, the responses (or lack thereof) from our elected officials, and how we can strengthen this crucial demand.
What we’ll cover:
Lineage-Based Reparations: Understanding the concept
California Progress: Recent advancements
Objections and Rebuttals: Common concerns addressed
Mechanisms: Federal and state actions involved
Potential Impact: Who would be affected by reparations?
Community Significance: Importance of ongoing advocacy
Taking Action: Steps to work towards this goal
Our Special Guests:
Chris Lodgson: Lead Organizer of the Coalition for a Just and Equitable California (CJEC). Based in Sacramento, Chris has been a prominent reparations advocate, focusing on lineage-based reparations legislation since 2022. He has played a crucial role in raising awareness about the long-term effects of chattel slavery and organizing community initiatives. Before his advocacy work, Chris was involved in various community and political efforts aimed at empowering marginalized voices.
Tiffany Quarles.: Vice President of the Coalition for a Just and Equitable California (CJEC) and Co-Chair of the Lineage Equity and Advancement Project (LEAP). Based in Los Angeles, Tiffany has been a reparations advocate since 2019, helping to write legislation, educate the community, and organize around reparations. Prior to her advocacy work, she worked in the film and television industry.
Audra Walton: Audra Walton is serving as Vice-Chair of the City of Marina's Planning Commission. She is also a co-founder of BlackAF.net, a lineage-based business directory and solidarity network for Black American Freedmen, in association with the Black Heritage Network. With a commitment to community empowerment and economic justice, she actively participates in the Green-Book 2.0 Project, fostering connections and support among Black American Negro Freedmen-owned businesses. Audra's work emphasizes the importance of heritage and solidarity in building a sustainable future for BlackAF communities across the nation.
Register Now:
Don't miss this crucial conversation! Register for the Zoom event today: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/UWBWC2baTFaWIoA0o9QNxw
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