Getting Inclusionary Housing Right

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Presented by the City of San Jose

Race the Power of an Illusion: Film Screening and Discussion on Housing and Race in San José

Date: May 15, 2019

Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Location: San José City Hall, 200 East Santa Clara Street, Wing rooms 119 + 120

Description: The City of San José Housing Department invites you to attend a film screening and discussion about the history of racism in America and policies and practices that helped create segregated suburbs and an enduring racial wealth gap. The film, an excerpt from the 2003 PBS documentary Race the Power of an Illusion, will be followed by a panel and audience discussion about how this history plays out today in Silicon Valley and efforts that are underway to give voice to racial equity concerns about housing and more.

6:30: Welcome

Jacky Morales-Ferrand, Director of the San Jose Housing Department

6:40: PBS Documentary Film: Race the Power of An Illusion (Episode III)

7:45: Panel and Audience Discussion

Adolpha Cole / Candidly Speaking: Conversations Across Cultures
Poncho Guevara / Executive Director, Sacred Heart Community Services
Matt Warren / Western Center on Law & Poverty
Moderator: Jacky Morales–Ferrand

8:30: Adjourn

 

Food: Please plan to eat before you arrive. Food is not allowed in the City Council chambers.

Transportation: San Jose City Hall is located within walking distance to Light Rail and many bus stops. Parking is available under City Hall (accessible via Sixth Street) and can be validated at the event.

When:
May 15th
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Where:
San Jose City Hall Wing Rooms 119 + 120

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