Sunday, May 21, 2023, 1:30 – 3:00 pm
Springhill Lake Recreation Center,
6101 Cherrywood Lane,
Greenbelt, Maryland
Program
Introduction by Councilmember Ric Gordon
Speakers:
- Nirvan Sengupt (Teacher)
- Tyra Smith (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer for City of Greenbelt)
- Yahshuah A. Ford (Attorney)
Discussion Breakout Sessions
Facilitated discussions will focus on three questions and developing creative solutions to overcoming barriers in Greenbelt:
- Why do we choose to remember George Floyd and the history of racial injustice in our country, state and city?
- What progress have you seen in racial equity and connecting the people and neighborhoods of Greenbelt?
- What actions are still needed to better connect Greenbelt and expand racial equity?
Wrap Up
Highlights from breakout sessions and next steps
For more details, see Building Bridges toward Advancing
Racial Equity Goals in Greenbelt, Greenbelt News Review Article, May 18, 2023.
Sponsors
- Baháʼís of Greenbelt
- Chesapeake Education, Arts and Research Society (CHEARS)
- Connecting Across Greenbelt
- Greenbelt Interfaith Leadership Association (GILA)
- Greenbelt Racial Equity Alliance
- Greenbelt Voices Rising
- Prince George’s Peace and Justice Coalition
- Random Unselfish Acts of Kindness
- The SPACE: Free Art for All
Contact: greenbeltracialequity@gmail.com