SELMA, ALA. – The legacy of the Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee includes change-makers and civil rights soldiers skilled in invoking the power of spirituality to overcome adversity. That legacy continues with the Symposium for Social Change, taking place March 6, 2021, as part of the 56th anniversary celebration March 5-7. These powerful sessions will feature FREE workshops and live panel discussions centered around intergenerational knowledge, tactics for nonviolent activism and educational strategy.
“The issues that we are dealing with in our country today are the same that our ancestors fought to overcome 56 years ago.” said Drew Glover, the Jubilee’s principal coordinator. “Racism, voter suppression, police brutality; We must uplift our history and stress the importance of education, recommitting to the work that needs to be done, and passing the knowledge onto the next generation so they can pick up the torch and keep going.”
Symposium presenters include:
• Tafeni English, director, SPLC Civil Rights Memorial Center;
• Reverend James Lawson, civil and human rights activist, university professor, and strategist;
• Dr. Joyce E. King, Benjamin E. Mays endowed chair for Urban Teaching, Learning and Leadership, Georgia State University;
• Elizabeth A. Davis, president, Washington Teachers’ Union;
• Kennard Randolph, CEO, Selma Housing Authority;
• Angel Durr, founder and CEO, Data Ready;
• Dr. Keith D. Parker, founder + CEO, National Education and Empowerment Coalition, Inc.;
• Lenice C. Emanuel, MLA, executive director, Alabama Institute for Social Justice;
• Ana Delia Espino, executive director, Alabama Coalition for Immigrant Justice (ACIJ);
• Isabel Rubio, executive director, Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama (HICA);
• Karissa Lewis, national field director, Movement for Black Lives; and more.
In addition, early-bird registrants get exclusive access to our pre-Jubilee symposium session. This Is Your Grandparent’s Movement: The Significance of Intergenerational Understanding and Shared Action is scheduled for February 13th at 1 p.m. CST. Get ready for interactive workshops and live Q&A featuring activist Nina Turner, Dr. Sekou Franklin, Executive Director of the Alabama State Conference of the NAACP Terra Foster, and celebrity guest Keke Palmer.
“Many times we misread our ancestors and elders’ kindness for weakness. The truth is their sacrifices through nonviolent direct action laid the foundation for the fire and passion for change seen in the faces of today’s generation during the Hot Summer of 2020,” said Oshawn Jefferson, Education Committee co-chair for the Jubilee, board strategist for the B.R.I.D.G.E. Development Center and principal, Deal Solutions Group, LLC.
“So how do we fight complacency? Seize political power? Continue the demand for change? How do we gain equity and honor the movements fueled by our grandmothers and grandfathers over the years?” Jefferson said. “We are excited because this symposium brings together leaders who will spark the brains and inspire youth of all ages to change the world. Position yourself to fix what you complain about. This symposium will show you how.”
Register is open at www.selmajubilee.com/register
Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee activities are educational, inspirational and entertaining for people of all ages.
Register for free at www.selmajubilee.com/register. Help finance the Jubilee’s global reach at spot.fund/selmajubilee.
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