I want to start first by thinking everyone for being here. We are all here to discuss a moment in Howard University history, and a lot of you were here in the our zoom tonight, were direct participants in that moment so we invite you to use the chat in the q a to share reflections as we engage in dialogue. After our dialogue well take questions from now. And then finally this is being simulcast via youtube so share the link and those who may not be able to join us here can also view the program. April r. Silver commented that there are two howards. But she left it there. Almost as if to signify that what is known aint got to be reminded me of the famous score activist and former dean, kelly millers statement in the 1916 Howard University yearbook, quote, those who feel it know. Theres a howard hidden from view that nevertheless comes to the surface often and forcefully because it represents an alternative black political culture to use the word odd cedrick robinson. The culture that xi
But to make sure that folks from the outside didnt come in who were supposed to be there and that takes an amount of organizing that requiredplanning. I think it was garfield right who told me you had somehow gotten in your head the blueprint from the Administration Building. It was methodical. So looking at the time i just want to really get you all your views on or just your perspectives on those three days. Inside the building and how that experience shaped this moment. The idea of occupying a building and holding a building and the will that it took to really ensure that those demands wereaddressed by the administration. I want to share that were talking about organization and the division of labor such. Its important for people to know that you do talk about her of course in the book but Sherry Warren was absolutely instrumental for the logistics, the organization. She is embodied perseverance and the license of the moment as well and we really took two steps without each other. A
I will never forget, i was struck by his slogan. He said when i become a mayor, we become mayor. That said this was a collective enterprise, collective work and responsibility, so there are policies being elaborated here last year we were talking about a Marshall Plan, because he called for a Marshall Plan. And we are going to work toward the creation of a Marshall Plan to get massive investment in the cities, because no matter what our mayors do for all the good efforts that are made, unless we get massive resources in our community, we are not going to be able to solve all problems. We must fight for reparations and fight for a Marshall Plan. [applause] the struggle against gentrification is not without controversy. It is complex, it is difficult, so there are voices that may agree and disagree, and that is fine. This agreement as long as it is constructive should be welcomed. It is not always comfortable, but nobody ever said it would be comfortable. There has to be creative tension
Believe in what is happening in newark. A focus in newark because of the history of struggle here, protected struggle, protracted struggle, rebellion, moving forward, and eventual ascension to the office of the mayor. [applause] him. T is not just about i will never forget, i was struck by his slogan. He said when i become a mayor, we become mayor. That said this was a collective enterprise, collective work and responsibility, so there are policies being elaborated here last year we were talking about a Marshall Plan, because he called for a Marshall Plan. And we are going to work toward the creation of a Marshall Plan to get massive investment in the cities, because no matter what our mayors do for all the good efforts that are made, unless we get massive resources in our community, we are not going to be able to solve all problems. We must fight for reparations and fight for a Marshall Plan. [applause] the struggle against gentrification is not without controversy. It is complex, it
Came toere because we put a focus on newark because we believe in what is happening in newark. A focus in newark because of the history of struggle here, protected struggle, protracted struggle, rebellion, moving forward, and eventual ascension to the office of the mayor. [applause] him. T is not just about i will never forget, i was struck by his slogan. He said when i become a mayor, we become mayor. That said this was a collective enterprise, collective work and responsibility, so there are policies being elaborated here last year we were talking about a Marshall Plan, because he called for a Marshall Plan. And we are going to work toward the creation of a Marshall Plan to get massive investment in the cities, because no matter what our mayors do for all the good efforts that are made, unless we get massive resources in our community, we are not going to be able to solve all problems. We must fight for reparations and fight for a Marshall Plan. [applause] the struggle against gentri