Housing & Economic Justice Rally for All

May 7, 2022

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Join the Housing & Economic Justice for All Rally on May 7, 2022 from 10 AM-12 PM at Asbury United Methodist Church: 92611th St, NW Washington, DC 20001.

This is an opportunity for you to have your say in how DC spends our tax dollars. We want to encourage District officials to grow investments in programs that help meet the needs of our communities, families, and individuals. Together, we can make our communities stronger.

Transportation is provided. The pick-up location is Bell Multicultural Senior High School- 3101 16th St NW Washington, DC at 9:00 AM. The first bus leaves at 9:15 AM and the last bus will leave at 9:50 AM. Email Cedwards@thecoalitiondc.org if you plan to use the transportation.

Spanish and ASL interpretations are available. Grab a free t-shirt, enjoy lunch, and build alongside the community!

Here is an overview of our line-up for the day and confirmed speakers.

9:30 AM-10:05 AM: Music & Community Building

10:05AM-10:10AM: Welcome & Opening Remarks

  • Steve Glaude, CEO, Coalition for Non-Profit Housing & Economic Development
  • Abel Nunez, Executive Director, Central American Resource Center DC

 10:10 AM-10:15 AM: Housing & Economic Justice for All, Resident Leader Introduction & Rally Kickoff

  • Chlo’e Edwards, Advocacy & Community Engagement Director
  • Rob Cooke, Resident Leader, CNHED
  • Taha Shabazz, Resident Leader, CNHED
  • Juanita Haynes, Resident Leader, CNHED
  • Venus Little, Resident Leader, CNHED

10:15 AM-10:35 AM: Digital Divide: Digital Equity NOW

  • Yvette Scorse, National Digital Inclusion Alliance
  • Byte Back (invited, representative pending)

10:35 AM-10:55 AM: Small Business: Community Development Financial Institutions & Minority Depository Institution

  • Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie, Ward 5, District of Columbia

10:55 AM-11:15 AM: Economic Development: Commercial Property Acquisition Fund

  • Chairman Phil Mendelson

11:15 AM-11:35 AM: Affordable Housing

  • At-Large Councilmember Anita Bonds, District of Columbia
  • Rob Cooke, Resident Leader, CNHED
  • Taha Shabazz, Resident Leader, CNHED
  • Juanita Haynes, Resident Leader, CNHED
  • Venus Little, Resident Leader, CNHED

11:35 AM-11:45 AM: Remarks from Mayor Muriel Bowser, District of Columbia

  • Steve Glaude: Introduction of Mayor Bowser
  • Mayor Muriel Bowser, District of Columbia

11:45 AM-12:00 PM: Closing Remarks & Thank You

Email Cedwards@thecoalitiondc.org if you have questions!

Mayor Muriel Bowser and City Council members will be there and we hope you will too. Bring your friends, colleagues, neighbors, and family to this event. Together, we can make our communities stronger.
Huge thanks!
Central American Resource Center (CARECEN) and the Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC) for Partnering!

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