Changemakers: Virtual Community Town Hall


This Virtual Community Town Hall endeavors to support young men and women who want to understand this moment in time and support them to participate in positive actions that will support sustainable change.  |  READ FULL STORY ›


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Our Panelists

  • Dr. Ken Evans, President of Lamar University
  • Ehsan Zaffar, U.S. Department of Homeland Security- Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, Community Engagement
  • Zena Stephens, Sheriff of Jefferson County
  • John Eugene, President of 100 Black Men Beaumont Chapter
  • Michael Cooper, President of NAACP Beaumont Chapter
  • Zenobia Bush, National Council of Negro Women and BISD School Board Member
  • Dr. Shannon Allen, Superintendent of Beaumont Independent School District
  • Dr. Rahn Bailey, Asst. Dean- UCLA|Charles R. Drew University School of Medicine|Adolescent, Adult, and Forensic Psychiatry|Bailey Psychiatric Associates
  • Rev. Oveal Walker III, Pastor of Mount Cavalry Missionary Baptist Church
  • Karlton Johnson, Lamar University Senior, Kinesiology- Teacher Education
  • Kynnedi Jackson, Student Body President, Beaumont United High School -Top Teen

Agenda

3:00 - Welcome & Introductions

3:15 - Opening Panel Discussions

4:00 - Breakout Sessions

  • Crucial Conversations
  • Women in the Movement
  • Mobilizing

4:30 - Closing Remarks

Breakout Sessions

Crucial Conversations

Creating spaces to hold conversations that will be heard and impact change is a cornerstone of mobilization and momentum.  Utilizing human capital, technology and social media can move the conversation forward. What ideas can streamline this process and keep the conversation focused on meaningful change?

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Women in the Movement

Women are often times the backbone of the movement for racial justice. Taking on this role and ensuring the sustainability of Black women for duration of the struggle is the focus of this conversation.  What unique role can Black women play to continue the movement towards justice?

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Mobilizing

After protests and other organized efforts, the focus needs to shift to coordinating sustainable change. This often includes educating leaders on racial equality and equity, bringing awareness to becoming an informed voter and constructive ways to hold elected officials accountable.

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