On behalf of On the Potomac Productions and the Ciesla Foundation,we would like to cordially invite you to attend our symposium at the New York University- Washington DC Campus, entitled "Reflections on the Jewish and African American Civil Rights Alliances."The symposium will be held at The Constance Milstein Family Global Academic Center, 1307 L Street, NW Washington, DC 20005 on August 27th, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.  The event is free and open to the public.

The symposium will recognize Jewish and African American constituencies who supported the March on Washington and the Civil Rights movement. The forum will also discuss the evolution of African American and Jewish alliances including historical best practices and future opportunities.

Leaders of the African American and Jewish communities will participate including:

 

Mayor Vincent Gray --- Mayor of the District of Columbia

Susannah Heschel --Professor of Jewish Studies at Dartmouth, Daughter of Rabbi Heschel

Eleanor Holmes Norton -- U.S. Congressional Representative, District of Columbia

Rabbi Dresner -- Freedom Rider and friend of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Frank Smith-- DC Chairman of the District’s Host Committee for the March on Washington

Matt Nosanchuk -- Jewish Liaison, Office of Public Engagement, White House

Clarence Page -- Columnist, Chicago Tribune & Contributor NBC News

Johnny Taylor -- CEO and President of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund,

Aviva Kempner-- Director/Producer of contemporary Rosenwald Schools film

Leroy Nesbitt -- Executive Director, Black Student Fund

Glenn Rabin, Esq.-- Executive Director, Telecom Advocacy Projects

James Kidd-- Editor, Public Square

Ed Hailes -- General Counsel, Managing Director, Advancement Project (Voting Rights)

Judge Stanley Sporkin - Retired Federal Judge, U.S. District Court, D.C.

Thomas Hart Jr.--President of On the Potomac Productions