Overview
America—and New Jersey—are experiencing a moment of transition, one that may profoundly change our country for years to come.
And those changes will have a unique impact on all New Jerseyans, especially those of color.
Join us for an afternoon of conversation and clarity, including lunch and a keynote speech from Sherrilyn Ifill, esteemed civil rights lawyer and former leader of NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund (LDF). Ifill’s speech will be followed by two panel discussions, exploring this moment in the American experiment.
The first panel will discuss immigration, and the impact of new federal policies governing deportation and naturalization.
After a short break, we’ll reconvene for a deep dive into the state of democracy in New Jersey, examining the Garden State’s laws and policies regarding voting rights, ballot design, the census and more.
This event includes lunch and will conclude at 5PM.
Keynote Speaker
Sherrilyn Ifill
Immigration Panel
Nedia Morsy
Amy Torres
Amber Reed
Ami Kachalia
Democracy Panel
Antoinette Miles
Jesse Burns
Nuzhat Chowdhury
Henal Patel
Hosted by NJPAC, the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice and The Fund for New Jersey