What do you and your Central Ohio neighbors think and believe about our criminal justice system? Do we trust law enforcement? Can we believe in one another? How do we achieve positive change?
Explore these and other critical issues through a special forum coming on Wednesday, September 15th, starting at 7 p.m., streaming virtually from partner WBNS at the Lincoln Theatre, as the Columbus Urban League and YWCA Columbus host a critical community conversation in conjunction with the National Urban League (NUL). Note: the event is now 100% virtual. For those observing Yom Kippur at sundown, the entire program will be available on this page after the event.
This event, the first of three to be held across the country, focuses on the first pillar in NUL’s 21 Pillars: A Comprehensive Framework for Redefining Public Safety. This cornerstone calls for community collaboration to build a restorative system and re-envision public safety in an equitable and just way – an issue highly relevant to Columbus right now.
What signs will tell us that our system is equitable, just and restorative? These and related questions will be asked and answered, by national experts, local leaders and you.
Hear from national expert Dr. Cedric Alexander, a regular commentator on MSNBC with more than 40 years in law enforcement, along with Jerika Richardson, Senior Vice President for Equitable Justice & Strategic Initiatives at the National Urban League.
Our local panelists (from left to right below) include Columbus Chief of Police Elaine Bryant, Trinity Baptist Church Pastor Victor Davis, Civilian Review Board Chair Janet Jackson and Civil Rights Attorney Sean Walton, with WBNS 10TV Anchor Andrew Kinsey moderating the panel portion.
Register here – https://www.cul.org/rebuilding-trust-forum/
