JOIN THE NATIONAL DIALOGUE: In advance of the Durban Review Conference

Apr 3, 2009 from 7:00am to 8:30am EDT
Location: (218) 339-3600 Participant Access Code: 736265#
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The racially defined history of injustice still shapes today’s realities, both national and international. Despite the media hype to the contrary, neither our country nor our world is “post racial.” This fact underscores the importance of the upcoming Durban Review Conference, April 20 – 24, 2009, in Geneva Switzerland. The Review Conference is an opportunity for the world to continue the dialogue begun in 2001, during the World Conference Against Racism, Xenophobia, and Related Intolerances, and to refocus attention on the task of achieving human dignity for all. Unfortunately, the Obama administration, continuing the Bush policy, has said that it will not participate (see TransAfrica Forum statement for details). However, members of the Congressional Black Caucus, TransAfrica Forum, and other members of the NGO community will attend. And, we want to hear from you. What do you think? •Has the U.S. made progress in the fight against racism, xenophobia, and intolerance since 2001? •Are you aware of the Durban follow-up mechanisms? How do you assess their effectiveness? •What best practices would you want to share in your fight against racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance? Please join us for this first in a series of ‘Virtual Town Hall Meetings;’ discussion leaders include: Clarence Lusane, author, Colin Powell and Condoleeza Rice: Foreign Policy, Race, and the New American Century (2006) Nicole Lee, Executive Director, TransAfrica Forum Please join us for this national discussion: Friday, April 3, 2009 11:00 am – 12:30 pm EST Conference Dial-in Number: (218) 339-3600 Participant Access Code: 736265# Phone ports are limited, so please call on time! Regular Event

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