<p>The Forum 2016</p><p>Schedule</p><p>8:00 Registration Opens, Continental breakfast With performance by Hartford’s Proud: Drum, Dance & Drill</p><p>9:00 The Forum 2016 Kick-Off </p><p>9:15 Guest speakers State Representatives Jason Rojas and Angel Arce, Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin</p><p>9:30 Panel Discussion: Defining legislative process and policy: Why should I get involved? Moderated by State Senator Gary Winfield</p><p>10:00 Networking Break</p><p>10:30 Breakout Sessions – Participants Choose One</p><p> Advocating at the state capitol Paul Mounds, Community Leader</p><p> Organizing around specific areas Werner Oyanadel, Commission on Equity and Opportunity</p><p> How to effectively community organize David McGuire, ACLU</p><p> Using social media to advocate Alok Bhatt, Commission on Equity and Opportunity</p><p> How to get involved when you lack experience Janice Fleming-Butler, Voices of Women of Color </p><p>11:15 Panel Discussion Moderated by State Representative Douglas McCrory</p><p>11:30 Next Steps</p><p>11:45 Closing & Grab n’ Go Lunch</p>