The State of Black New Orleans Town Hall

We invite you to join this collaborative conversation about creating a sustainable New Orleans for its Black residents.

By Desiree Parker

Date and time

Sunday, December 15 · 4 - 6pm CST

Location

Teach for America Greater New Orleans

865 Fulton Street #400 New Orleans, LA 70130

Agenda

4:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Welcome

Desiree Parker

Light refreshments will be served.

4:15 PM - 5:00 PM

Overview of Community Concerns & Current Findings

Discussion on which SDGs are the highest priority for Black New Orleans residents, the current statistics relevant to those goals, and how the organizations working towards those goals grade them.

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Imagining Solutioms

Stepping into the dream machine. Collaborative, circle conversations to generate ideas on how to achieve these goals in conjunction with the work that the community organizers are doing. Empowering t...

About this event

Event lasts 2 hours
No venue parking

The United Nations lays out 17 Sustainability Goals as a plan of action for people, planet, and prosperity. Where does New Orleans fall on these goals? How is the Black community in New Orleans uniquely situated and/or disenfranchised from achieving these goals? How will we get there despite these obstacles? Any and all New Orleans community members, advocates, and organizations are invited to join in this collaborative conversation. Insights will help shape a comprehensive report that will be presented at the United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent.

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