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YOU’RE INVITED TO THE INAUGURAL ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE (Formerly known as the Federation of Child Care Centers of Alabama, Inc.-FOCAL) RACIAL HEALING & RECONCILIATION COMMUNITY LEARNING FORUM

FEATURING JOIN US! SALLY LIUZZO PRADO

OCTOBER 12, 2017 the daughter of Viola Gregg Liuzzo, the only white woman killed during 6-8 PM the American MUSEUM AUDITORIUM 252 MONTGOMERY STREET, MONTGOMERY, AL

This event is FREE and open to all, but seating is limited. You must REGISTER to attend.

The evening will include a discussion about the MUSICAL GUEST history of the Civil Rights Movement, Viola Liuzzo’s powerful legacy and the future of civil rights ARLAN FEILES

protection in our community. musician and lyricist, will offer a powerful FACILITATOR: performance in honor of this lesser-known Gwendolyn Reese, Social Justice Coordinator civil rights hero, entitled “Viola.” Alabama Institute for Social Justice

Viola Gregg Liuzzo traveled to Alabama in 1965 to help the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, led by Dr. Martin Luther , Jr., with its efforts to register African-American voters in Selma. Not long after her arrival, Liuzzo was murdered by members of the while driving a black man from Montgomery to Selma. She was the only white female killed during the Civil Rights Movement.

MOBILIZING COMMUNITIES AND CREATING PEACE THROUGH RACIAL RECONCILIATION AND HEALING The Alabama Institute for Social Justice’s Racial Healing and Reconciliation Community Learning Forums are intended to promote dialogue and discussion about a variety of racial and social justice subjects, with the objective of promoting healing, enhancing understanding and energizing the community. REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT AT: WWW.ALISJ.ORG