Forum 225's Virtual Anti-Racisim Speaker Series

Baton Rouge's largest young professionals’ organization, Forum 225, has been striving to improve the quality of life in Baton Rouge for over 25 years through Leadership, Service, Arts & Culture, and Diversity. Now, registration is open to the public for a free, virtual three-part series on educating the community on racism in the region, taking place on July 1, July 8, and July 15. The three topics covered will be “The History of Institutional Racism in Baton Rouge and Louisiana” with speakers Dr. Jhacova Williams and Chris Tyson, “The History and Impact of Protest in Baton Rouge and Louisiana” with Dr. Lori Latrice Martin, and “Dismantling Systems of Racism in Baton Rouge” with Myra Richardson, Rev. Alexis Anderson, and panel moderator Maxine Crump. More panelists will be announced at a later date. 5:30 pm–7 pm. Registration available at forum225.org.