In recent times, localities throughout the country have been grappling with ways to right the wrongs of the past. The creation of a California State Reparations Task Force and local efforts to return land to displaced communities reflect the efforts being made. Join us on February 23rd as we take a deeper look into what actions can be taken at the state and local level, and how we as housers can play a role.
We will first have a presentation by Dr. Anthony Orlando, whose new book, “Keeping Races in Their Places: The Dividing Lines That Shaped the American City” explores the lasting impacts of redlining and the potential current day solutions. We will then hear from a fantastic panel on what land reparations mean for our communities, followed by a Q+A from the audience.
Moderator:
-Kelsey Brewer, Director of Government Affairs and Policy, Jamboree Housing
Speakers:
-Dr. Anthony W. Orlando, Assistant Professor in the Finance, Real Estate, and Law Department, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
-Lisa Holder, Esq, LA Civil Rights litigator; Member of the State Task Force on Reparations
-Tara Barauskas, Executive Director, Community Corporation of Santa Monica
-Kristin McCowan, City Councilmember, Santa Monica
-Kimberly Morales Johnson, Tribal Secretary, San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians/Gabrieleno Tongva
Happy Housers Event This September
Happy Housers, A Quarterly Happy Hour Event
TICKETS NOW 50% OFF! Join us at Dr. Funk in Downtown San Jose.
Join us for a special Happy Housers Happy Hour, sponsored in partnership with our friends at Equity Forward Anchor Network (EFAN)!
You’re in for a good conversation over drinks with people who care about creating a more inclusive Silicon Valley. It’s a chance to swap ideas, make new connections, and talk about how local campuses, churches, and community institutions could help open doors for more housing.
Come curious, leave connected.
Whether you’re deep in the housing world or just curious about what’s possible, this is your space to meet new people, share ideas, and be inspired.
Drink ticket and light appetizers included with ticket purchase.