Film Screening In Newark: Systemic Barriers, 911 Calls, EMS Corps

NEWARK, NJ — The following news release comes courtesy of GreenLight Fund Greater Newark. Find out how to post announcements or events to your local Patch site.

GreenLight Fund Greater Newark, a nonprofit network dedicated to transforming the lives of children, young adults, and families in urban areas, will host a documentary screening of “Freedom House” and panel discussion on Monday, November 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Newark Museum of Art.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka and GreenLight Fund Greater Newark Executive Director Tish Johnson-Jones, JD, will provide opening remarks at 7 p.m., the documentary screening will take place at 7:30 p.m., and the panel discussions will kick off at 8 p.m.

The documentary details the systemic barriers historically underserved communities face, highlighting how the original 911 operating system neglected communities of color and the importance and origins of the modern-day EMS system. Immediately following the screening, health care leaders and community leaders will participate in a panel discussion to share their reactions to the documentary and discuss how new programs like EMS Corps Newark will help create jobs and break down barriers.

The event is free and open to the public. Members of the community interested in attending can RSVP by clicking here.

WHO

Opening Remarks:

• Ras. J Baraka, Mayor of Newark
• Tish Johnson-Jones, Executive Director, GreenLight Fund Greater Newark

Moderator:

• Atiya Jaha- Rashidi, Chief Equity Officer and VP of Community Relations, RWJBarnabas Health Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of NJ

Panel Discussion Participants:

• Mike Gibson, Co-founder/Executive Director of EMS Corps and Chief Program Officer for Public Works Alliance
• Antione Davis , San Francisco Fire Dept and EMS Oakland Graduate,
• Jasmine Joseph- Forman, Chief Program Officer, Newark- Opportunity Youth Network
• Kevin Callaghan, Newark Philanthropic Liaison

WHAT

GreenLight Fund Greater Newark is hosting a documentary screening and panel discussion at the Newark Museum of Art.

WHEN

• Monday, November 6, 2023
• 6:30pm – 9:00pm

WHERE

• The Newark Museum of Art, 49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ

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