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Our Democratic MissionThe First Public Meeting on Making Our Police

Department More Professional and Accountable

Greensboro Historical Museum, 130 Summit Ave., Greensboro, NC

April 4, 2013, 6:30 PM to 8:45 PM

Mrs. Patricia Priest and Rev. Joseph Frierson Co-Facilitators

AGENDA

6:30 - 7:00 Gathering, Greetings, and Registration in the Atrium

6:45 - 7:00 Songs and Poetry in the Main Auditorium

7:00 - 7:10 Welcome, Purpose and Plan for the Evening

7:10 - 7:13 Prayer - Rev. Cardes H. Brown, Senior Pastor, New Light Baptist Church

7:13 - 7:14 Moment of Silence in Recognition of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

7:14 - 7:25 Video:Perspectives, Experiences, and Hopes for the Police Department

7:25 - 7:55 Panel Discussion

Reflections on Police Work, Context and Why Greensboro Needs an Open Democratic ProcessBishop Alfred C. Marble, Assisting Bishop, Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina

Brief Review of 14 Cases Studies Outlined in Beloveds Our Democratic Mission DocumentMs Imani Wilburg-Folds, Bennett College Senior, and Dr. Brian K. Sims, A&T State Univ. Professor

Systemic Inequities and the Larger Structural IssuesMs. Deena Hayes, Undoing Racism Workshop and Guilford County School Board Member

Road Ahead: Towards Transitioning Police Dept. to Being More Professional & AccountableRev. Nelson Johnson, Pastor, Faith Community Church and Executive Director, Beloved Community

7:55 - 8:00 Dyad Discussions: Turn and Talk with the Person beside You

8:00 - 8:30 General Discussion, Questions and Answers

8:30 - 8:40 Agreements and Commitments: Where Do We Go from Here as a Community?

8:40 - 8:45 Closing Song and Benediction

Together, We Can Move Mountains - Organize, Organize, OrganizeWe are on a long journey. Let us commit tonight to grow the unity of our diverse city and make the necessar

changes to ensure that all are treated fairly, all are respected, and that everything is transparent. You, youneighbors, and people like you from all over the city are the key. When people learn for themselves the retruth of issues and get actively involved thats democracy. So, do the work of informing and uniting people

your school/university, church/synagogue/mosque, organizations, and neighborhood. Organize, OrganizOrganize and register people everywhere to vote. Let us come back together on June 13th with the people yo

have organized. Together, We Can Move Mountains! Be sure to fill out a contact card and leave it so that wcan be in touch. Thank you.