Gathering Ground’s Statewide Conversations — COVID-19 Response
Call #10 – June 10, 2020
Topic: Racial Justice: What’s Happening in NJ and What You Can Do
Guest speaker #1: Andrea McChristian, Esq., Law and Policy Director, NJ Institute for Social Justice
Guest speaker #2: Dr. Antoinette Ellis-Williams, Chair and Professor of Women’s and Gender Studies, New Jersey City University & Poet, Artist, Activist
Guest speaker #3: Sheila D. Hull-Freeman, President, Bungalow Park Civic Association & Member, Atlantic City Citizens Advisory Board
Guest speaker #4: Derek Minno-Bloom, Social and Food Justice Director, Trinity Episcopal Church, Asbury Park
Guest speaker #5: Caloua Zhané, Alumni & Board Member, Hopeworks and Creative Entrepreneur
Resources shared by speakers and participants during the call include:
Update 6/24/20: Andrea McChristian shared a preview of 10 actions that people can take to advocate for and affect change in racial justice in our state on this call. NJISJ just published this advocacy report. You can access it here: 10 Ways to Do Racial Justice Advocacy After You Say “Black Lives Matter”: https://bit.ly/388KDy9
- Anti-Racism & Equity-focused Organizations, Coalitions, Trainings
- Healing, Self-Care, Mental and Emotional Wellness for Black People:
- Rights, Resources and Legal Defense (for Protesters and beyond):
- National Resources List
- Reading Lists, Podcasts & Videos
- Support Black-Owned Businesses
- Resources for White People
- Talking to Children about Race & Racism
- Actions you can take
- A Poem by Dr. Ellis-Williams – What Will Our Children Learn From Us Today?
