In honor of Women's History Month, the following panel discussion will be held:
THE STATUS of WOMEN in the LABOR, HEALTH & POLITICAL POWER STRUCTURE
Above: Panelist Honorable Letitia James leading leading 2007's Walk Don't Destroy 3, legal campaign against Atlantic Yards. (image from www.nolandgrab.org)
Panelists:
-Yvonne Graham, Deputy Borough President - Brooklyn
-Honorable Letitia James- 35th District & Member of the Women's Issues Committee - New York City Council
-Camille Rivera, Assistant Political Director - SEIU 32BJ
-Judy Wessler, Commission on the Public's Health System
-Wanda Williams, Director of Political Action and Legislation - DC 37
Moderator - Ruth Goldstein, Community Advocate - Fort Greene/Clinton Hill
Special Invited Guest: Congress Member Yvette D. Clarke, 11th C.D.
Sponsored by: The 57th A.D. Democratic Organization, State Senator Velmanette Montgomery - 18th S.D., Council Member Letitia James - 35th C.D. and District Leader Olanike Alabi - 57th A.D.
DATE: Thursday, March 26, 2009
TIME: 6pm
LOCATION: Teen Challenge Center, 444 Clinton Avenue (between Greene & Gates)
Information from: Fort Greene Association