The San Francisco Black & Jewish Unity Coalition invites you to attend
Teach-In on Reparations for African Americans in California and San Francisco
September 18, Sunday, 2 - 4 pm
Location: In-person at Congregation Sherith Israel in San Francisco and Virtual
SPEAKERS Dr. Shirley Weber, California Secretary of State and author of AB 3121 that established the California State Task Force to Study and Develop Reparations Proposals for African Americans
Dr. Theopia Jackson, psychologist and co-founder of the Therapist-in-Residency Program in Oakland, an African-centered program dedicated to supervising Black clinicians-in-training
Eric McDonnell, chair of the San Francisco Advisory Committee on Reparations for African Americans
Rev. Amos Brown of Third Baptist Church, vice chair of the CA State Task Force and member of the San Francisco Advisory Committee
Co-Hosted By: San Francisco Black & Jewish Unity Coalition Congregation Sherith Israel Third Baptist Church of San Francisco
Admission is free and open to all. We look forward to welcoming you for this special educational program!
Registration options:
___ In-person presentations and Q&A, 2-3:30 PM
___ In-person break-out discussion tables, after presentation, 3:30-4 pm
___ Virtual presentations and Q&A, 2-3:30 PM (link will be provided)
___ Virtual break-out discussion tables, after presentation, 3:30-4 pm (facilitated by the Othering and Belonging Institute, Cal Berkeley; separate Zoom link to be provided)
Note about break-out tables: Space at tables is limited to promote meaningful discussion, and due to limited number of facilitators. Please only register for break-outs if you are committed to participating, to ensure space for as many as possible.
Safety/Health Guidelines:
Everyone must register in advance. No walk-ins on day of event.
For security purposes, please do not bring large bags. Best if bags measure 16" x 16" x 8" or smaller.
In-person attendance requires proof of vaccination against COVID-19. Please bring your vax card and government-issued photo ID.
All guests must wear masks during the program. The sanctuary is spacious, and we encourage people to spread out.
Please contact us if you have questions or would like to support this event by inviting your network or through a financial donation: sfunitygroup@gmail.com