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Oct 17: Community Forum on Redistricting and Gerrymandering

Byadmin October 12, 2017

            The Community Forum for Economic Justice will hold a public forum on the issue of redistricting and gerrymandering. Topics of discussion will include
— how the democratic process is thwarted through the manipulation of local and federal districts that favor the party in power
— various mechanisms used to suppress voter participation
— the case before the Supreme Court, Gill v. Whitford, which challenges the constitutionality of the partisan gerrymandering plan drawn up by the Wisconsin legislature in 2011

When: Tuesday, October 17, 7 PM
Where: LaSalle branch library, 3232 Ardmore Trail, South Bend

Panel:
Lisa A Plencner,
            Court Administrator, St Joseph Circuit Court
            Past Co-President, League of Women Voters, Indiana
Bob Raz, Indivisible Indiana District 2
Moderator: Darryl Heller, Director, Civil Rights Heritage Center

Jan 27: Public Forum on “Facing Foreclosure? What are Your Options?”
Byadmin January 17, 2009

Because of Presidential Inauguration activities, the January meeting of the Community Forum for Economic Development has been postponed and is now scheduled for Tuesday, January 27, from 7 – 9 p.m.

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Sept 15: 7th Annual Community Forum on Economic Development
Byadmin August 28, 2012

….REGISTER NOW FOR THE 2012 FALL FORUM ON LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Seventh Annual Community Forum on Economic Development: A Community Conversation about POVERTY, INEQUALITY AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE On Saturday, September 15, 2012, the seventh Annual Forum on Economic Development will be held at Indiana University South Bend's Wiekamp Hall, 1700 Mishawaka Ave., South Bend. Registration and…

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May 1: Jobs, Incomes, and Unions in South Bend
Byadmin April 28, 2022

Jobs, Incomes, and Unions in South Bend: Seizing New Opportunities to Promote a More Just Economy Sponsors include:The Community Forum for Economic JusticeHiggins Labor Program, University of Notre DameCivil Rights Heritage Center, Indiana University SB Join us for an important May Day conversationfocusing on the following questions: What are people, especially the working poor, experiencing…

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September 2015 Forum on School to Prison Pipeline
Byadmin June 14, 2015

A COMMUNITY FORUM: BREAK THE SCHOOL TO PRISON PIPELINE Saturday, September 12, 2015 — IU South Bend, Wiekamp Hall In March, two public meetings were held to discuss what is known as the “School to Prison Pipeline.” Over a hundred local residents attended one or both of these meetings. Although the meetings were sponsored by…

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International Human Rights Day
Byadmin December 17, 2010

International Human Rights Day in Michiana Links Economy with Human RightsDate: Saturday, December 11, 2010, 1:00PM-3:00PMLocation: IU-South Bend’s Civil Rights Heritage Center, Indiana University at South Bend, 1040 W. Washington St.Contacts: Joe Carbone, Jobs with Justice: 574-292-8137.Jackie Smith, Michiana Social Forum: 574-631-2640; 574-233-3928

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May 11: Darryl Heller Leads a Conversation about Reparations
Byadmin May 9, 2019

You are invited to participate in A CONVERSATION ABOUT REPARATIONS,Led by Dr. Darryl Heller, former Director of the Civil Rights Heritage Center,and past President of the Community Forum for Economic Justice. The idea of providing reparations for the oppression inflicted upon Black people dates back to right after the end of the Civil War. For…

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