Election 2020: Anti-Racist Community & Political Engagement -10/19/2020

Conversation Overview

Please join Brenda Shockley & Dr. Elaine Parker-Gills for a Messy Conversation on Election 2020: Anti-Racist Community & Political Engagement.

Brenda Shockley serves as the Deputy Mayor of Economic Opportunity and Chief Equity Officer for the City of Los Angeles. Her portfolio includes the prevention of homelessness and poverty through education, training, and employment. Prior to her appointment to the Mayor’s Office, Ms. Shockley served as president of Community Build, a non-profit, community-based organization dedicated to rebuilding and revitalizing South Los Angeles following the civil unrest in 1992.

Elaine Parker-Gills is an adjunct professor at Antioch University Los Angeles, teaching African American Studies courses in Undergraduate Studies division for three decades, as well as courses in the graduate Education Department. Dr. Gills also served as Vice-President of Community Engagement at Community Build, Inc. and is the founder of the W.E.B. DuBois Academic Institute. Additionally, Dr. Gills is a guest lecturer, consultant, and community activist.