SFIC ONLINE BRIEFING FOR COMMUNITY AND FAITH PARTNERS

"THE CASE FOR REPARATIONS"

Thursday, August 25, 2022
8:30 am - 9:45 am

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Since its founding in 1776 by colonists from Spain and incorporation in 1850, San Francisco established a legacy of discrimination, extraction, and exploitation of Black people which has continued to the present. From Anti-black laws to urban-renewal (removal of Black people), the laws, policies, and practices of the San Francisco establishment have destroyed and robbed Black San Franciscans of place, promise and prosperity. The call for reparations is not a request for benevolence. It is a call for the just repair of the generational harms sanctioned and perpetuated by the City. This week's Online Briefing for Community and Faith Partners, hosted by the San Francisco Interfaith Council, welcomes Chair of the San Francisco African American Reparations Advisory Committee Eric McDonnell, who will report on this body's work, progress, challenges and goals. 
INTRODUCTORY REMARKS BY ONLINE BRIEFING MODERATOR

Michael G. Pappas, Executive Director

WELCOME & READING OF SFIC STATEMENT
REFLECTIVE MOMENT

Dr. Mary Lomax-Ghirarduzzi (formerly Wardell)
Vice President for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Professor of Communication

(Introduction of Guest Presenter and Presentation
by SFIC Executive Director Michael Pappas)
Eric McDonnell is a People First Advocate, Strategist, Diversity Trainer, Executive Coach, and Keynote Speaker, in pursuit of positive impact in the world. With over 25 years of executive management and leadership experience, Eric provides strategic management consulting support to leaders and organizations in the non-profit, government, philanthropic, and private sectors.

Eric served as the Chair of the SF Redistricting Task Force in 2011 and served as Commissioner for the SF Recreation and Parks Department 2013-2021. Eric is currently serving as the Chair for the San Francisco African American Reparations Advisory Committee. A native San Franciscan, Eric and his family live in the Bayview neighborhood, and he enjoys live music and cycling.

FOLLOWED BY Q & A

CLOSING REMARKS

Michael G. Pappas, Executive Director
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