You are invited to participate in A CONVERSATION ABOUT REPARATIONS,Led by Dr. Darryl Heller, former Director of the Civil Rights Heritage Center,and past President of the Community Forum for Economic Justice. The idea of providing reparations for the oppression inflicted upon Black people dates back to right after the end of the Civil War. For…
FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2019, 6PM – 9 PMCIVIL RIGHTS HERITAGE CENTER9TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION HOSTED BY THE CIVIL RIGHTS HERITAGE CENTER In May 2019, the CRHC celebrates nine years since the transformation of the former Engman Public Natatorium. We're gathering folks to celebrate those nine years, and to talk not only about where we've been, but where…
Important Community Service, Necessary Evil, or Just Plain Evil Tuesday April 2nd, 6:00 -7:30 PM La Salle Branch SJC Library (3232 West Ardmore Trail, South Bend) Panelists Dr. Judith Fox, Clinical Professor of Law, Notre Dame Law School Dr. John Hagen, Philosopher, Statistician and Social Activist Cheryl Ashe, Community Activist John Kang, CEO Jubilee Initiative…
CAN WE IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF RENTAL PROPERTIES IN SOUTH BEND? SOUTH BEND CURRENTLY OPERATES A COMPLAINT-BASED HOUSING INSPECTION SYSTEM WHEREBY TENANTS CAN CONTACT CODE ENFORCEMENT TO REPORT SUBSTANDARD HOUSING CONDITIONS — SUCH AS STRUCTURAL DAMAGE, MOLD, INFESTATION, OR A LACK OF UTILITIES. THIS MONTH, A PROPOSAL WILL COME BEFORE THE COMMON COUNCIL…
Tuesday, Nov. 20: Community Forum for Economic Justice November Meeting When: 6 PM Where: Civil Rights Heritage Center, 1040 W Washington St, South Bend, IN 46601 Discussion Topic: The Midterm Election is Over; Where Do We Go From Here? The meeting provides an opportunity to review the outcomes and experiences of the recent elections and…
SOUTH BEND PUBLIC SCHOOLS A COMMUNITY CONCERN! On November 6, three members of the South Bend Community School Corporation Board of Trustees will be elected by registered voters who live in School Districts 1, 2 and 5. Not all families in South Bend include children who attend schools in the South Bend Community…
VOLUNTEER FOR VITA! VITA – the VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE program provides free, electronic tax filing for low-to-moderate income taxpayers The Community Forum for Economic Justice supports policies and activities that improve living standards and broaden opportunities for the residents of St. Joseph County. Since 2008 we have partnered with…
On November 6, three members of the South Bend Community School Corporation Board of Trustees will be elected by registered voters who live in School Districts 1, 2 and 5. Not all families in South Bend include children who attend schools in the South Bend Community School Corporation. But ALL residents of South Bend…
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2018 6 PM, LASALLE BRANCH LIBRARY Come at 5:30 pm for light snacks and a chance to socialize. Hear & discuss the experiences of Susan Sharpe, Advisor on Restorative Justice, Center for Social Concerns, UND Kathe Streeter, Restorative Justice in Education Coordinator, Jefferson Traditional Middle School, SBCSC Isaac Hunt, Group Violence…
A public meeting sponsored by the Community Forum for Economic Justice is planned for Thursday, August 23rd at the LaSalle Square Branch Library. Come at 5:30 pm for light snacks and a chance to socialize. The program will begin promptly at 6 pm with presentations by: Alkeyna Aldridge, Director of Engagement & Economic…