Larson to Welcome the Congressional Black Caucus to Hartford: Lawmakers to Celebrate 200th Birthday of Harriet Beecher Stowe, Participate in Panels on Race
HARTFORD – Congressman John Larson (CT-01) will welcome members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) to Hartford next week in celebration of Harriet Beecher Stowe's 200th birthday.
The three-day celebration, which coincides with the 40th anniversary of the formation of the Congressional Black Caucus, will highlight the impact that Stowe's book had in ending slavery in the United States. Additional activities include panel discussions on Closing the Education Achievement Gap, The Economics of Race and Health Disparities in African American communities.
CBC members attending include Chairman Emanuel Cleaver III (MO-05), and Reps. Corrine Brown (FL-03), G.K. Butterfield (NC-01), Donna Christensen (Virgin Islands), William Lacy Clay Jr. (MO-01), Hank Johnson (GA-04), Gregory Meeks (NY-06),Donald Payne (NJ-10) and others.
All events below are open to the public and all are encouraged to attend.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
WHAT: Inspiration to Action Fair: Panel Discussion on "Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide.
WHEN: 3:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Immanuel Congregation Church
360 Farmington Ave.
Hartford, CT 06105
WHAT: Larson to host reception for CBC members.
WHEN: 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
WHERE: Artists Collective
360 Farmington Ave.
Hartford, CT 06105
Friday, June 10, 2011
WHAT: Social Justice Call to Action Forum: A Conversation on Race & Social Justice
WHEN: 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Harriet Beecher Stowe Center
77 Forest Street
Hartford, CT 06105
Saturday, June 11, 2011
WHAT: Harriet Beecher Stowe's 200th Birthday Community Event
WHEN: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Harriet Beecher Stowe Center
77 Forest Street
Hartford, CT 06105