A thought-provoking, interactive anti-violence panel and book event. Author Petra E. Lewis' trilogy, The Sons and Daughters of Ham, which examines a family in the aftermath of violence, provides the event framework. The evening will showcase some of New York City's top minds when it comes to effectively addressing gun violence. It will also open with a brief book reading by Lewis, delve into personal experience with violence, examine real stats on homicide rates and public policy, and connect the dots with recent events like the death of Freddie Gray in Baltimore and the Charleston Massacre.
Panelists include:
- Justyn Richardson, Policy Analyst for the City of New York Department of Investigation
- A.T. Mitchell, Founder and Director of Man Up! Inc.
- Oresa Williams, Founder and Visionary of Not Another Child, Inc.
- Marlon Peterson, Founder of The Precedential Group
- Iesha Sekou, Founder and CEO of Street Corner Resources
- Kathleen Horan, Former WNYC Reporter, Creator and Host of Mortal City Podcast
- Rev. Alfonso Wyatt, Founder of Strategic Destiny and Elder, Greater Allen, A.M.E. Cathedral
- Petra E. Lewis, Author of The Sons and Daughters of Ham
New York City, NY; NYC