Live webcast on November 15
Day of workshops, discussions on November 16
Day of workshops, discussions on November 16
On November 15, the Episcopal Church will host and produce a 90 minute live forum in collaboration with the Diocese of Mississippi. The forum will be held at St. Andrew's Episcopal Cathedral in Jackson, MS beginning at 1 pm Central (2 pm Eastern). It can be viewed here.
This year marks
significant landmark anniversaries in the struggle to end
discrimination, provide equal rights and combat racism: the 150th
anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, the 50th anniversary of
the pivotal March on Washington, the 50th anniversary of the
assassination of Medgar Evers, the 100th birthday of Rosa Parks. In
1964 the Civil Rights Act was signed into law.
The forum will be moderated by well-known journalist and PBS commentator Ray Suarez. Presiding Bishop Jefferts Schori will present the keynote address. The forum will begin with a thought-provoking video. Two panel discussions will focus on main themes: "Racism in America today - why does it persist?" and "Racism in America's future - where is there hope for change?" On November 16, faith leaders and educators will gather to discuss and create curriculum and tools on the topics raised in Friday's forum. The day-long event will be held at St. Andrew's Episcopal Cathedral in Jackson, MS.
The live webcast of the forum will be available on the Episcopal Church website here. Questions for the panelists can be emailed prior or during the forum to Neva Rae Fox, Public Affairs Officer, at PublicAffairs@episcopalchurch.org.
Fifty Years Later: The State of Racism in America is
ideal for live group watching and discussion, or on-demand viewing
later. It will be appropriate for Sunday School, discussions groups,
and community gatherings. Registration is not required to watch the forum.
Resources
Resources such as suggested readings, bibliography, videos, materials for community and individual review, discussion questions, and lesson plans will be available here.
Resources
Resources such as suggested readings, bibliography, videos, materials for community and individual review, discussion questions, and lesson plans will be available here.
