People Power is How We Win
Did you miss our Aug. 10 Summer Meeting? Or did you want to share the speakers with your friends?
You asked for it - here’s the recording of two pieces of our energizing and inspiring day together.
Protecting Public Schools!
Our Last Stronghold of Multiracial Democracy
Learn why “History is Rhyming” from our keynote Dr. James E. Ford, an award-winning world history teacher, public school advocate, and Director of Center for Racial Equity in Education (CREED).
“Amazing clear picture of where we are and what we can do about it” ”Great speaker! Very informative.
Provided solutions for organizing for education”
WATCH, then SIGN UP FOR an upcoming online orientation of Public School Strong!
Tuesday, September 24 @ 6pm: RSVP here
Fearless Truth
Tellers Panel
Vanessa Marcano-Kelly A Venezuelan-American, Vanessa is board chair of Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice, a grassroots organization pushing back against politicized attacks on immigrants and new Iowans
Robert Leonard Featured in national and regional media outlets, Robert is an anthropologist who pulls no punches and speaks truth to power when writing about the politics and culture of rural Iowa
Sara Hayden Parris Founder and President of Annie’s Foundation, Sara helps lead the fight against book bans in Iowa and a fearless champion for the freedom to read and learn without interference from statehouse bullies
David Cwiertny Professor and Director of the Center for Health Effects of Environmental Contamination at the University of Iowa, David clearly connects the dots between corporate agriculture and Iowa’s clean water crisis