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Join us for the Annual MLK, Jr. Forum on Racial Justice. This year's event, "Dismantling Racism: Where Do We Go From Here?" aims to answer one of MLK, Jr.'s final questions. This event is free and open to the public, but you must register to attend. CEUs and a light dinner will be provided. Doors open at 5:00 pm.
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1/30/2019
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When:
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Wednesday, January 30, 2019 5:30 - 8:00 pm
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Where:
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Boston University, George Sherman Union 775 Commonwealth Ave. East Balcony Room Boston, Massachusetts United States
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Contact:
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chapter.naswma@socialworkers.org
617-227-9635
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Registration for this event is CLOSED. We are at maximum capacity. On-site registration is not guaranteed.
With small group work and a panel discussion moderated by Angela Wangari Walter, PhD, MPH, MSW, NASW-MA Board of Director's Vice President of Membership and Diversity and Co-Chair of NASW-MA's Racial Justice Council, this free annual continuing education program will look to explore one of the final questions Martin Luther King, Jr. left us with: "Where do we go from here?" The panel and accompanying group work will aim to elevate the voices and perspectives of racial and ethnic minorities while empowering all social workers to work together to dismantle racism. A light dinner will be provided. Earn 2.5 CEUs for your participation.
- Panelist: Phillipe Copeland, PhD, Professor, Boston University School of Social Work
- Panelist: Shannon al-Wakeel, Attorney, Executive Director, Muslim Justice League
- Panelist: Crystal Hayes, MSW, PhD Candidate, Faculty, Social Work Department, Sacred Heart University
- Panelist: Ivan Espinoza-Madrigal, Esq., Executive Director, Lawyers for Civil Rights
2.5 CEUs Available!
FREE for NASW members and non-members
Please register. Space is limited.
Doors open at 5:00 pm. Please arrive early to grab food and settle in before the program begins.
Getting There:
We recommend taking public transportation. BU's George Sherman Union is accessible via the Boston University Central stop on the Green Line's B Train.
If driving, there is limited metered parking on the street. The closest parking lot is Lot H: Upper Bridge located at 1 University Road. This is cash only.
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