How do we reduce racism and reform policies in South Carolina?
George Floyd’s brutal death ignited weeks of protests in every American city. But while the crisis is national, the reality is that change will happen at the local level.
“Breaking Point: Tackling Systemic Racism in South Carolina” will focus on the meaningful reforms needed in our state.
The event will be held Friday, July 10, which marks the fifth anniversary of the Confederate flag’s removal from the State House grounds. The removal came less than a month after nine parishioners were shot to death by a white supremacist in Charleston’s Mother Emanuel AME Church.
Our panelists will help us understand race issues in South Carolina and the policy changes needed in law enforcement and education. How do we end racism? How do we reimagine public safety? How do we heal our communities?
Join us for this important conversation on Friday, July 10 at 12:30 p.m. EDT.
Please RSVP now to reserve your spot.
Senator Tim Scott
Senator for South Carolina since 2013
U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn
South Carolina’s 6th District, Majority Whip, the third-ranking Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Dawn Staley
Head women’s basketball coach, University of South Carolina
Akil Ross
HeartEd, Education consulting firm in Columbia. National high school principal of the year in 2018.
Leon Lott
Richland County Sheriff
Dr. Baron R. Davis
Superintendent of Richland School District 2
J.T. McLawhorn
President and chief executive officer of the Columbia Urban League
Connie Breeden
Defense Attorney
Moderator: Roger Brown
South Carolina Opinion Editor, The State
This story was originally published July 1, 2020 at 5:56 PM.