ENGAGE SSW: The Impact of COVID-19 on Detroit, Featuring Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib and Jamila Martin

Join ENGAGE SSW on Thursday, May 28 at 12 PM, for a special session focused on how COVID-19 is impacting racial and economic equity in Detroit. Special guest Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib of Michigan’s 13th congressional district will join us to share how the pandemic is affecting her community and what residents are doing to advocate for their needs.  

Jamila Martin, Michigan State Advisor of Movement Voter Project and cofounder of 482forward, will also join the conversation to share how social justice organizations have responded by creating MI COVID-19 Community Response  a mutual aid resource network to help organizations minimize the impact of the pandemic. Members of Common Roots are invited to join and ask questions during the online event.

Attending this session will count towards field credit.

Watch the Recording Here

Resources

• Session Recording
• Presentation Slides
• Links & Resources Shared During Virtual Discussion