Continuing in the Community, Faith and Racial Justice Speaker Series: exploring Christianity's involvement in perpetuating racial injustice on Wednesday, September 18 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Palo Alto.
“Challenging Segregation With Just Action” features Leah Rothstein a Community and Union Organizer, Affordable Housing Consultant to developers and local governments, and author (with Richard Rothstein) of Just Action: How to Challenge Segregation Enacted Under the Color of Law. In conversation with Professor Margalynne Armstrong St. Mark’s parishioner, professor at Santa Clara University School of Law, and author of articles and book chapters on housing discrimination, privilege and other topics.
The series explores the role of Christianity, including the white Christian Nationalist movement, in racial injustice and seeks to define a path toward racial justice, healing, and reconciliation. For more information on the series, its co-sponsors, and future speakers, please visit St. Mark’s website.
No charge for admission – donations appreciated. Please register here for the event. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 600 Colorado Ave., Palo Alto.