Booker T. Washington Civics 201 Series
Tue, Nov 12
|Washington & Wells Renaissance Center
We've learned about the US & Illinois Constitution, now let's put what we've learned into action. Our Booker T. Washington Civic 201 series will follow & unpack policy, apply the Constitution to policy & develop new policy for our community. Join us Tuesdays from 7-9 PM.
Time & Location
Nov 12, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Washington & Wells Renaissance Center, 8457 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60652, USA
About the Event
Schedule of topics (the order could change):
I. The Radical Republican Ideology...Again!
II. Housing & Zoning: What's the problem?
III. How should the government be funded?
IV. Women's Reproductive Health...or just abortion.
V. In Focus: State Legislature*
VI. In Focus: State Constitutional Officers*
VII. In Focus: State Judiciary*
VIII. Race and the Government
IX. Reparations (don't be triggered)
X. Advocacy, Organizing, & Lobbying with Purpose
XI. Elections and why voting doesn't produce policy
XII. TBD
*additional opportunity for on-site visits to government offices and/or to network with elected officials