Barbara Smith argues that “identity politics” rather than presenting an obstacle to forming coalitions for social and economic justice – offer an essential foundation for such coalitions. Drawing on forty years of work with civil rights, feminist, LGBTQ and other movements, Smith’s new book, Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around, edited by Alethia Jones and Virginia Eubanks, poses an urgent set of related questions that she and forum panelists will consider.

Barbara Smith
Black Feminist organizer and author
“Barbara Smith is one of the grand pioneering and prophetic voices of our time.
Her truth still hurts and heals.” Cornell West

Joo- Hyun Kang
Director, Communities United for Police Reform

Gerry Hudson
Executive Vice President, Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

George Gresham, President, 1199SEIU will open the panel
Alethia Jones, 1199SEIU Education Director will moderate.

Friday March 13, 2015
8:30 – 10:30 a.m.

25 West 43rd St, 18th floor
Murphy Institute, SPS, CUNY

Light refreshments will be provided.
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