Community Conversation: A Quest For Equity

Press release from the City of Cornelius:

Posted on: August 17, 2020

Posted on: August 17, 2020

Community Conversation: A Quest for Equity

In response to the outcry of pain across our nation following the George Floyd tragedy, we invite all in the community to join us for a virtual conversation on social and racial equity in our North Mecklenburg.

On Thursday, August 20, a panel of elected and Town officials, as well as law enforcement officers and community leaders, will openly discuss inequities in our community and how all citizens can help turn the tide.

We hope this dialogue will lend itself to greater mutual understanding and promote peaceful relationships with people of all backgrounds.

The general public is invited to view this discussion and submit questions in advance for the panelists to address during the conversation. To contribute to the discussion, RSVP below and you will be prompted to submit your question or comment.Community Conversation: A Quest for EquityThursday, August 20 at 6:00 p.m.Join Us via Zoomhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84538877910Meeting ID: 845 3887 7910(No password required)Attendees are encouraged to RSVPPanelists

• ModeratorDan Houston - Lake Norman Chamber Diversity Council and CEO of Dan Houston & Associates
• Elected Officials

Mayor Woody Washam – Cornelius

Mayor Rusty Knox – Davidson

Mayor John Aneralla – Huntersville

• Law Enforcement Officers

Chief Kevin Black – Cornelius

Chief Bence Hoyle – Huntersville

Chief Penny Dunn – Davidson

Officer Kanita Boone – Davidson

• Community & Faith Leaders

Pastor Ellison Bowman – Torrence Chapel AME Zion Church

Pastor Jonathan Marlowe – Mt. Zion United Methodist Church & Unity in the Community

Ruby Houston – North Mecklenburg Economic Mobility Collaborative

Georgia Kruegger – Formerly with Ada Jenkins Center and LKN YMCA

Maritza Stutts – Ada Jenkins Center

RSVP

This press release was produced by the City of Cornelius. The views expressed here are the author’s own.