Energizing Energy Justice in the South
Join faith leaders and others throughout the south to act on the disproportionate economical and environmental impacts of energy inequity. Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation (www.QueenQuet.com) will present the opening plenary on day two of this power filled event.
About this Event
This online conference consists of two daily sessions: Oct 22, 10 AM – 2 PM Central, with a 45-minute lunch break; and Oct. 23, 8 AM – 12:15 PM.
We are looking for people who are tired of spending all their money to pay the light and gas bill. We are looking for people who are concerned about their neighbor, who pays up to 12% of their income to utilities. We are looking for people who are tired of seeing their community sick and in distress. We are looking for people who are ready to work together to hold those who were elected to protect them accountable and to raise awareness of those on the local level who have the power to make it stop. Together, we are Energizing the South for Energy Justice.
Agenda:
Day 1
Assumed audience: Faith Leaders who may or may not be familiar with EJ, Climate Change or Energy Equity. Our focus will be on building awareness.
10:00 – Interfaith Opening and Prayer
10:15 – Intro/Breakout
10:30 – Opening Plenary (Rev Dr Gerald Durley)
10:45 – What is Energy Justice (Speaker with Q&A) (Michael Malcom)
11:30 – Break
11:55 – Grassroots Faith Advocacy (Panel) (Rev Kate Moseley, Rev Leo Woodberry, Codi Nored, Shantha Ready, and Rev Dr Brooks Berndt)
12:35 – LUNCH
1:15 – The Need for Energy Justice in the South (Shiva Patel, Garry Harris, Rev Laticia Godette, Daniel Tait)
2:00 – Closing Plenary (Rev Traci Blackmon or Rev Jim Antal)
Day 2
Assumed Audience: Faith Leaders and general audience who may or may not be familiar with EJ, Climate Change or Energy Equity. Our focus will be on action.
8:00 -Interfaith Opening and Prayer (Rev Sara Ogletree)
8:15 -Centering (Queen Shabazz)
8:30 – Opening Plenary by Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation (www.QueenQuet.com)
9:00 – Networking, Networking (Alex Easdale)
10:00 – Being an Ambassador for Justice (Rev Wan)
10:45 – Break
11:00 – Regathering (Rev. Dallas Conyers)
11:15 – Be the Solution (I’m thinking breakouts) (Cara McClure, Rev Susannah Tuttle, Rev Brendolyn Boseman, Benita Wells, Lauren Bowen, Thad Culley)
12:15 – Closing Plenary/Call to Action (Rev Susan Hendershot)
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