Nov 9: Realities of the “New Jim Crow.” What Will I Do? What Will We Do?

Join us for  WWFOR’s Fall Retreat on this critical issue on Saturday Nov 9 at the Gwinwood Conference Center in Lacey (9 am to 5 pm).

The original Jim Crow laws were racially motivated state and local laws in the United States enacted between 1876 and 1965.  Examples of those Jim Crow laws were the racial segregation of public schools, public transportation, the U.S. military and of public places, such as restrooms, restaurants, and drinking fountains.

The New Jim Crow is a name given to a category of more recent race-related social, political, and legal phenomena in the U.S.  Interconnected issues include the school-to-prison pipeline, economic disparity, voter suppression, immigration, racial profiling, juvenile justice, and the so-called war on drugs.

Western Washington FOR’s 2013 Fall Retreat will present a forum to discuss such issues as:

• How can we be effective allies with others seeking justice?
• What can I do in my daily life that will make a difference?
• What state legislation can promote fairness and justice in these matters?
• Should we plan a larger regional conference concerning the police and racial justice?
• Why and How do we move (or not move) to action?  What motivates us?

Featuring keynote speaker Mary Paterson (from No New Jim Crow, Seattle), workshops, and action planning.

Pre-registering helps us better plan, but come even if you don’t register. Use this form.

Bring your own b[brown bag] lunch. Beverages and light refreshments provided.
$15 donation will help cover costs of event.
For more information: contact Western Washington FOR at 206-789-5565 or wwfor@wwfor.org or Olympia FOR at 360-491-9093 or glen@olympiafor.org.