Rockford Summit on Racism
Date: May 4, 2023
Time: Registration and vendors open at 8:15 a.m., sessions 9:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Location: UW Sports Factory, 305 S Madison St, Rockford, IL
Cost: $35 (continental breakfast and lunch included)
*If you wish to attend but cannot afford $35, email EliminateRacism815@gmail.com to request assistance
Learn what is happening currently in Rockford to eliminate racism.
Sessions include:
- Community Panel: Hear what local organizations are doing to eliminate racism.
- What's being done right now in Rockford to eliminate racism?
- Youth Panel: How do you feel about racism in Rockford and what would you change?
- What would Rockford without racism look like?
- Where do we go from here? How can we work together?
Choose your priority focus for the day from the following topics: Criminal Justice, Economic Opportunities, Education, Health, Relationship Building.
Event presented by Eliminate Racism 815. Sponsors include Zion Lutheran Church, Rockford Park District, City of Rockford, UW Health, Rockford University, and Rockford Public Schools.