Could the U.S. Establish a National Truth Commission?

Join the National Center for Civil and Human Rights on Friday, October 2, 12 noon – 1 p.m.,  for a discussion on Truth Commissions.  The panel will explore how truth commissions have been utilized around the world, the difference between reconciliation and transformation, the need for healing, and the possibilities for such a commission to be established in the US on both local and national levels.

Moderator Jill Savitt, President and CEO of the National Center for Civil and Human Rights will lead the discussion with panelists Esther Anne, Board Member for Maine-Wabanaki REACH; Dr. Gail Christopher, Executive Director of the National Collaborative for Health Equity; Nelson and Joyce Johnson, Co-Executive Directors of Beloved Community Center; and special guest US Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Representative of the 13th District of California.

For more information and to register for this program, click here.

The Center has a number of other programs of interest coming up over the next few weeks, with information available here.