PUT JUSTICE INTO PRESIDENT OBAMA’S STIMULUS: CALL INTO THE COMPACT FOR RACIAL JUSTICE FORUMS

Dial in to the bi-weekly series of conference calls hosted by the Applied Research Center. Justice advocates on the Compact Forum calls will track the first 100 days of the Obama administration and shape plans to influence policy affecting racial justice. In addition to engaging featured speakers, participants will share progress on local, state and national efforts, and join a call to action on key issues. Interested individuals must RSVP by the Monday before the call. RSVP for Feb 3rd “Race and the Economy” (call at 1PM Pacific, 4PM PST)   Full Schedule of Compact Forums:   (All calls at 1PM PST / 4PM EST)   Feb 3: Race and the Economy     Feb 17: Race and Jobs   Mar 3: Race and Health   Mar 17: Race and Immigration   Mar 31: Race and Civil Rights   Apr 14: Special Report Release Apr 28: Race in Review:                 The first 100 Days       RSVP for the Feb 3 Forum by Monday, Feb 2. The Obama Presidency signals a desire for a new, more substantive discussion about race in America. The Compact for Racial Justice addresses this need by transcending talk of personal prejudice with compelling evidence of institutional racism and realistic proactive solutions. Your group can join Compact endorsers like these:  I signed the pledge because I think it’s smart. It’s thoughtful, and deliberate about how we can talk about and advance racial justice by talking about environmental justice, by talking about economic justice. — Andrea Batista Schlesinger, Executive Director Drum Major Institute for Public Policy  The Schott Foundation for Public Education signed the pledge because we believe it is important to highlight the challenges in racial and gender disparities, but it’s also important to outline the solutions. And that’s what the Compact is about. — John H. Jackson, President and CEO The Schott Foundation for Public Education  More information about the Compact for Racial Justice can be found at arc.org/compact, or contact Tammy Johnson at 510-338-4921   Forward!  Tammy Johnson

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