From Civil Rights to Black Lives Matter, a Community Conversation featuring a panel of
educators and racial justice activists, hosted by Restorative Justice Montclair (RJM), will take place via Zoom on Tuesday, June 30 from 4 to 6 p.m.
“This is an exploration of how two powerful movements – Black Lives Matter and the Civil
Rights Movement – revolutionize our world.” said Gayl Shepard, Restorative Justice Coordinator. “Knowledge is power, and with a greater understanding of both movements, we can continue our advocacy for racial and social justice.”
The panel will be moderated by Syreeta Carrington, a Glenfield teacher and restorative justice teacher on special assignment. The panelists are:
• MaryAnn Cool – retired educator, racial justice activist
• Zachary Parker – educational equity advocate, educator, Washington DC Board of Ed
• Petal Robertson – educator, Montclair Education Association President
• Junius Williams Esq. – historian, Senior Research Fellow for the Center for Economic Policy and Research, racial justice activist
• Mayida Zaal – educator/teacher/activist/rese
To participate in the meeting, participants should use the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86851185509?pwd=MWZKQ2xGN01ha1JxbUwwQlFYV0hlQT09