ABLE /GAMALIEL
Atlantans Building Leadership for Empowerment
 

METRO EQUITY SUMMIT FOR THE METROPOLITAN REGION OF ATLANTA

FACT SHEET

What is the Summit?

·        A statewide gathering of over 300 people ... congregational leaders, elected officials, and civic leaders ... convened by Atlantans Building Leadership for Empowerment (ABLE/Gamaliel).

·        A forum ... to discuss specific state and regional policy changes that would enhance the sustainability of our central city and older suburbs, and challenge the continuing segregation of opportunities that leaves most residents without equal access. Experts will help in presentations: Professor john a. powell (Ohio State University's Kirwan Institute), Manuel Pastor (Director, Center for Justice, Tolerance, and Community); Mr. David Rusk (Author and Urban Policy expert).

·        A convention ... to gain broad support for a platform of social equity and urban revitalization to bring to inform the Atlanta Region of systemic inequities that can be addressed through sound organizing principles.

What does it mean to "be a co-sponsor?"

·        Allow your name to be attached to co-sponsor listings.

·        Make a financial contribution to the summit (see attached sponsor form).

·        Bring your colleagues, distribute information.

Who has already agreed to co-sponsor?

The Regional Council of Churches of Atlanta

The Atlanta-North Georgia Labor Council

Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership

ABLE/Gamaliel

How can I find out more?

Call our ABLE/Gamaliel office at (404) 389-0590