Peace and Justice during COVID: Discussions with Black Women Peacebuilders

Black women have led the way in justice and peacebuilding efforts in the United States as Black communities faced racial violence and the disproportionate effect of a global pandemic. As the world looks to a new generation to redefine justice for all, it is paramount that we all hear Black women’s stories as we work to build peace and justice in our own communities.

We invite future leaders to join us to learn from and engage with Black Women Peacebuilders from all walks of life as they reflect on their work and the impact of the past year on themselves and their communities.

This event is sponsored in parthership with Georgetown University’s Center for Social Justice and the DC Student Consortium on Women, Peace and Security. 

Featuring

Na’taja M.R Flood, Founder & Creative Director at Black Joy Magazine, Small Business Branding Strategist at The Dream Analyst, Educational Advocate & Artist

Shambulia Gadsden Sams, Founder & Chair of Women of Color Advancing Peace, Security and Conflict Transformation (WCAPS) HBCU Connection

Rev. Ebony Grisom, Interim Director of Protestant Ministry at Georgetown University

Dr. Catherine Meeks, PhD, Executive Director of the Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing

Dr. Mona Robbins, PhD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center & Psycho-Oncology Programming Lead at the Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center

Dr. Erinn Tucker, PhD,  Associate Professor of the Practice & Faculty Director of the Global Hospitality Leadership Master’s Program at Georgetown University & Co-Founder of DMV Black Restaurant Week

A Note on the Event Structure

Participants will be able to listen to and engage with speakers during this event through two different breakout sessions. Zoom links will be provided to each speaker’s breakout session during the opening session of the event. Please use the registration link to register and a zoom link will be provided to you for the opening session. Additional event details TBA.

3:00-3:15 pm 

Opening Session

3:15-4:00 pm 

Round 1: Breakout Sessions 

4:00-4:40 pm 

 Round 2: Breakout Sessions

4:40-5:00 pm 

Closing Session