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SUMMARY:Next250 NY Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Food\, Performances & Panel Discussion\n\n\nJoin Alliance for Quality Education\, Arab American Association of New York\, Faith for Black Lives\, Justice League NYC\, Malikah\, MPower Change\, New York Immigration Coalition\, One Fair Wage\, Poderistas\, Reform Alliance\, The Gathering for Justice\, Until Freedom\, and Next250 on April 16 at our partner and sponsor Middle Collegiate Church’s beautiful space in New York for a a powerful town hall gathering rooted in justice\, belonging\, and interdependence.\nAbout Next250\nNext250 is a national movement leveraging the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States to reimagine what our nation can become. Grounded in a new Declaration of Interdependence developed in collaboration with over 40 base-building organizations who conducted listening sessions with over 2\,500 people from impacted communities\, the initiative brings together community leaders\, artists\, workers\, and everyday people to shape a shared vision for an equitable and inclusive America. \nThe Next250 Town Hall in New York\, NY is one of many in a series of gatherings across the country\, lifting up local voices to chart a collective path forward. This event will include inspiring performances\, a powerful cross-movement panel discussion\, and an opportunity for participants to sign the Declaration of Interdependence\, a historic call to build a future where everyone can thrive. \nThis will be a moment to celebrate New York’s legacy of local community leadership\, radically imagine\, and commit to building an interdependent future together. \nDinner will be served. \nSchedule Outline\n5:30-6:15pm Doors Open\, Registration and Dinner \n6:15-8:00pm Town Hall Program \n\nOpening by MC Dr. Justis Lopez and Resistance Revival Chorus\nFaith Bridge by Jerriese Johnson Gospel Choir\nWelcome by Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis\nFraming the Moment by Linda Sarsour and Saru Jayaraman\nPanel Discussion: Radical Imagination: Designing the Future Our Movements Deserve for the Next250\n+ Moderator: Carmen Perez-Jordan\, The Gathering for Justice\n+ Elizabeth Yeampierre\, UPROSE\n+ Murad Awawdeh\, New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC)\n+ Zakiyah Shaakir-Ansari\, Alliance for Quality Education\n+ Tamika Mallory\, Until Freedom\n+ One Fair Wage\nQ&A and Audience Discussion\n“I Believe” by Keris Lové and Mysonne the General\nDeclaration Moment and Call to Action\nClosing Performance by The Freedom Dabka Group\nGroup Photo!\n\nAccessibility\nPlease share any access needs in your registration.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/next250-ny-town-hall/
LOCATION:Middle Collegiate Church\, 50 East 7th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism,Conference,In Person
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