Jan. 23, 2025 at 6 p.m.
The civil rights movement was a watershed in U.S. history, inspiring and shaping subsequent social justice movements, including those advocating for Latino, LGBTQI+, and disability rights. Its legacy of nonviolent protest, legal challenges, and grassroots organizing has served as a blueprint for advancing these causes. Dr. Timothy Patrick McCarthy will provide historical context on the evolution of these movements, followed by a discussion with local leaders C.J. Czaia, Zander Moricz, and Kehsi Iman Wilson. Together, they will explore how their work in Latino civil rights, LGBTQI+ advocacy, and disability justice continues to build on the strategies and successes of the civil rights era, while addressing the challenges of today.
Free and open to the public. Space is limited; reservations required.
Funding for this program is provided by the Zella I. and Junius F. Allen Fund and the Frederick Gallo Fund of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.
