Hi Friend, “Beneath the ever-present battle between Republicans and Democrats is an even deeper split between those who believe in collaboration and those who think the only answer is to bulldoze the other side.” That’s what our newest National Co-chair Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. said in his op-ed in The Hill today. Dr. Chavis continues by sharing how we can use lessons from the civil rights movement to find common sense solutions for problems in today’s America. |
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“What was perhaps the most important legislative achievement of the 20th century was born not from spewing vitriol at the other side but from a strategy that explicitly reflected Dr. King’s determination to have honest, open conversations with people who took a view different from his own. When the Voting Rights Act was passed the following year and the Fair Housing Act made its way through Congress in 1968, the same bipartisan approach prevailed. Now, there are some today who would say that this kind of cooperation is the relic of a bygone era. They say the anger and distrust in our politics is so profound that we have reached a point of no return.” |
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Not familiar with Dr. Chavis? Get to know him on the 22nd when we officially introduce him as our newest national co-chair. Join us online on Sunday, January 22nd at 5 p.m. ET. Dr. Chavis will participate in a national discussion about where our movement is heading towards at this must attend, history making event.
We hope you’ll join us for what is sure to be a special and memorable event online. Click here to RSVP. Thank you for your support! What: Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. named National No Labels Co-Chair
Location: via ZOOM
Date: Sunday, January 22nd
Time: 5:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM CT / 3:00 PM MT / 2:00 PM PT |
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