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| Dean of the U.S. House of Representatives John Conyers, Jr. |
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Criminal Justice Reform: Making America Accountable for Black Lives in Conjunction with NOBLE
Friday, September 22, 2017 from 9:00 AM - 10:45 AM in Room 147B
Recent events demonstrate that racial profiling remains a divisive issue that strikes at the very foundation of our democracy. The issues of race and reasonable suspicion of criminal conduct are so closely linked in law enforcement practices that profiling has an impact on virtually every area of criminal justice policy. From the prison pipeline to clemency and over-criminalization, race has a continuing impact on policy development in the criminal justice system. This panel will feature experts from the judiciary, law enforcement, and the advocacy community to provide an overview of the continuing challenges in juvenile justice, drug and sentencing policy reform efforts.
Voting: Engaging Activism Beyond the Ballot Box (Sponsored by League of Conservation Voters)
Friday, September 22, 2017 from 11:00 AM - 12:45 PM in Room 147B
The continuing attacks on voting rights has evolved new voter suppression strategies that will require novel strategies to protect African-American political interests. This forum will assemble voices from across the community spectrum to explore issue development and coalition building for greater activism from the local to federal level.
Haiti: Empowerment Beyond Our Borders
Friday, September 22, 2017 from 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM in Room 147B
This issue forum will focus on efforts to support and build the Haitian economy and community with an emphasis on housing, education, and economic development. This panel will feature experts from the non-governmental organizations, the advocacy community, the U.S. government, and the Government of Haiti.
HR 40: Deconstruction of Institutionalized Racism
Friday, September 22, 2017 from 3:00 PM - 4:45 PM in Room 147B
Since its introduction in 1989, H.R. 40, the Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act, has sought to further a national dialogue on the plight of Africans-Americans in the context of slavery, Jim Crow, and other legally sanctioned forms of discrimination. With a renewed dialogue on the issue of reparations, both on the domestic and international levels, this legislation presents a real opportunity to create an official government-based discussion. This Braintrust will bring together commentators from a variety of positions to explore strategies for broadening the debate on reparations in an increasingly “post-racial” society.
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