Dear John,

This is it! Our 4th Biennial Race and Power in America Summit will officially open with a plenary to launch the Race and Power Institute on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. That is just 2 days from now. I hope that you are one of the more than 200 people who will be joining us in person for this powerful event at the Maritime Conference Center in Baltimore, MD.

If you are unable to join us, I have some good news—we will be live-streaming the plenaries listed below. We will be streaming to a private location via Restream. To access the platform, you may reach out to your organizers who have been provided with the link, or you may contact Rev. Cynthia Jarrold, Gamaliel Sr. Advisor for Funding Strategies and External Affairs, [email protected].

And don’t forget that you can still become a member of the Gamaliel Race and Power Institute Founders Club from now until the end of the year. Use this QR code to access the secure investment portal.

Toward the Beloved Community!

 
Ana Garcia-Ashley, Executive Director

Live-Streamed Race and Power Plenary Sessions

Wednesday, November 30, 2022 – 7:00 p.m. ET (6:00 p.m. CT/4:00 p.m. PT) – 2 hours
Plenary 1 – The Fight for the Future of Democracy – What are we fighting for?
Description:  How we answer that question is key to how we engage with the world.  For Gamaliel the short answer is “the beloved community,” the long answer is contained in the Gamaliel Transformational Narrative and our Four Pathways. This plenary session will introduce the delegation (roll call); begin with prayer; and a recognition of indigenous peoples and the events of 1619. This plenary will launch the Gamaliel Race and Power Institute with its unique position within the intersection of Race, Power and Organizing Methodology.  

Presenters: Rev. Dr. John Welch, Gamaliel Board Chair; Angela James, Director, Gamaliel Race and Power Institute; Dr. Deborah Krause, President, Eden Theological Seminary; Dr. Dietra Wise-Baker, Director Contextual Education, Eden Theological Seminary; Sr. Janice Brown, OP, General Councilor for the Dominican Sisters of Adrian Michigan; and Kevin Hofman, Director of The Office of Racial Equity and Cultural Inclusion, Adrian Dominican Sister

Thursday, December 1, 2022 – 9:00 a.m. ET (8:00 a.m. CT/6:00 a.m. PT) – 75 minutes
Plenary 2 – A Vision for the Future of Democracy – Casting our nets into the Deep
Description: We’ve been fishing for over 35 years for the beloved community, yet the isolation of the pandemic, an on-going insurrection, the big lie, revisionist history and pushback on the rights of marginalized groups have left us feeling our nets are empty.  This Plenary will help renew the vision and introduce the morning and afternoon breakouts as ways we can go into the deep in issue development and base-building that is transformational for the future.

Presenters: Rev. Adam Taylor, President, Sojourners, Rev. Dr. DeNeice Welch, Ntosake Consultant, Gamaliel

Friday, December 2, 2022 – 9:00 a.m. ET (8:00 a.m. CT/6:00 a.m. PT) – 75 minutes
Plenary 3 – The reality of the fight – Armoring up for the fight!
Description: Allies and partners in solidarity make for the best armor. Solidarity calls for the three loyalties embodied in the “Attitudes, Arts, Disciplines and Spirituality” of Gamaliel organizing.  The first loyalty is loyalty to the movement toward the beloved community; The second is loyalty to the disciplines that create a culture of mutual accountability; The last and most important loyalty is loyalty to relationship building and the dignity of all individuals.  

Presenters: Randi Weingarten, President, American Federation of Teachers; Sr. Mary Novak, Director, Network; Madeline Janis, ED,
Jobs to Move America

Moderator:  Jeanné Lewis, Interim Executive Director, Faith in Public Life

Saturday, December 3, 2022 – 9:00 a.m. ET (8:00 a.m. CT/6:00 a.m. PT) – 60 minutes
Plenary 4 – The fight for the future – Winning the win!
Description: Martin Luther King, Jr., reminded us that “the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” Change takes a long time, but it does happen. Change most assuredly will happen if we keep our eyes on the prize – the beloved community; structure ourselves for accountability, mentor and train leaders; are serious about strategic equity campaigns and solidify partnerships for the long haul. This plenary will bring us back to the beginning of our time together and introduce the breakouts for establishing our commitments for the next two years. 

Presenter: Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson, President and CEO, Children’s Defense Fund

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