Truth and Equity: Washington, DC — a new initiative led by the Center for Community Resilience (CCR) and funded by the George Washington University Equity Institute Initiative — aims to: 1) raise awareness about and dismantle the processes and systems that generate racial harm; 2) facilitate reconciliation through racial healing, and 3) strengthen collective will for reconstructing systems to facilitate more equitable policy and practice.
To kick off the work, CCR is hosting a documentary screening and panel discussion on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 (5:00-8:00pm ET). We will begin with the screening of a CCR-produced documentary that explores how structural racism harmed four Black communities in Cincinnati and offers a vision for systems transformation and policy change in support of racial equity. Immediately following, a panel of cross-disciplinary experts will engage in a discussion on the impacts of structural racism in Washington, DC, and the need for cross-sector, community-centered, systems-level approaches to repairing trauma, fostering equity, and building resilience. Panelists include:
- Roy L. Austin, Jr., JD, Vice President of Civil Rights & Deputy General Counsel, Meta
- Calvin Smith, Former Chair, Ward 8 Health Council
- Renee McPhatter, JD, Assistant Vice President for Government and Community Relations, George Washington University
- Erin Saul, Community Engagement Specialist, Joining Forces for Children
- Jehan "Gigi" El-Bayoumi, MD, FACP, Founding Director, Rodham Institute
The event is co-sponsored by the Milken Institute School of Public Health and the George Washington University Equity Institute Initiative.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
The event will take place at Jack Morton Auditorium (805 21st Street NW, Washington, DC). Per George Washington University guidelines, all in-person attendees must be fully vaccinated and boosted (three doses total) and wear a mask. Alternatively, if you are unvaccinated or have not received your booster, you can present proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 24 hours of the event. We will conduct vaccine card/ID checks at the door. For more information, view these FAQs.
We will also host a livestream for those who would prefer to attend virtually. Virtual attendees should use the below link to register. Note: If you are unable to access the webinar through Zoom due to capacity issues, you can view the livestream on the Center for Community Resilience YouTube channel.