Oakland’s thought-provoking speaker series – Conversations in Oakland. Each month this series will feature thought leaders who shape both Oakland and the ability to improve our community and ourselves.
Admittance Open to the general public. Speaking events are typically held at 100 Grand Avenue The Club Room – 6th Floor in Oakland, CA from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM, but are held virtually over Zoom during Alameda County’s Shelter-in-Place order.
Next Speaker:
Life Lessons in Social Justice
March 30, 2020 | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Mississippi State Senator Hillman Terome Frazier will discuss his life stories about advancing social change and justice in Mississippi. One such achievement was leading the Legislature to ratify the 13th amendment to the U.S. Constitution 1995, making Mississippi the last state to ratify this amendment. He authored the bill which made Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday an official state holiday in Mississippi, and most recently, he was a part of the Commission that redesigned the state flag.
Join us as we hear how he was able to create change, and how he sees the future of social justice continue to advance across America.
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