Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Racism and Housing Forum: Making Housing and Community Happen

17JUN
Please join us on Tuesday, June 23, at 7 pm for a Monthly Housing Justice Forum sponsored by Making Housing and Community Happen (MHCH). Learn some key aspects of the history of racism and housing in our city and what can be done to address this problem.
PRESENTERS
Pasadena City Council Member John J. Kennedy, a leader of complex and diverse organizationshas significant experience in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. He has devoted his life to community service as a civic leader and community organizer. His political involvement and extensive travel have provided him with knowledge and understanding of local, national and international government practices and procedures.
Dr. Jill ShookD-Min BGU, is the Executive Director of Making Housing and Community Happen.  In 1991, she moved to Pasadena to learn from Dr. John Perkins, African American leader and founder of the Harambee Center and the Christian Community Development Association. After listening to the poorest and most marginalized population, she was led to become an advocate for affordable housing as a tool to help break the cycle of generational poverty. She is author of Making Housing Happen: Faith Based Affordable Housing Models and does Housing Justice Workshops around the US.
When: Tues. June 23, 2020, 7:00-8:30 PM  Pacific Time
Register in advance for this meeting:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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