Dear John,

COVID-19 has significantly disrupted the health and welfare of people in cities across the country, and while the scale of the crisis is unprecedented, so is the scope and leadership of the local government responses. Please join us today, May 21 at 1 PM ET/10 AM PT for a conversation with Mayor Andy Berke of Chattanooga and Mayor Greg Fischer of Louisville about the challenges that cities and their residents face.

At the local level, the dire consequences of the pandemic are being felt every day in so many communities, and mayors are on the front lines for their residents. We are bringing you the insights of civic leaders who are helping their cities through innovation and compassion.

The mayors will discuss which cities are most vulnerable to the pandemic based on their economic, social and health strengths; the potential impact we may all feel with an expected one million public sector employees facing layoffs amid crippled local budgets; and how cities with deep experience in combatting the outbreak can help others eager to get ahead of the virus’ spread. And, thrown into the mix they face is yet another challenge: the blaming and scapegoating of minorities, especially members of the Asian American community, for spreading the virus.

During this Fighting Hate from Home webinar, ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt and these mayors will discuss the extraordinary efforts they are making to protect their residents from the effects of COVID-19 and promote kindness and solidarity in their communities.