SESSION:

Advancing Racial Equity at the Legislature


About this session

Session Host: Coalition on Racial Equity

Format: Conversational Session

Speakers: Joby Thoyalil (Maine Equal Justice), Whitney Parrish (Health Equity Alliance), and Meagan Sway (ACLU of Maine)

Description: Advocates from Maine Equal Justice, Health Equity Alliance, and the ACLU of Maine will share why they formed a new coalition focused on advancing racial equity at the legislature. They will share thoughts about the 2021 legislative session and hope to engage the audience in a dialogue about the role of lawmakers in advancing racial equity.