SVPLA Presents: Black Power Course Led by Dr. Melina Abdullah
...the movement for black freedom, [means] by extension freedom for everybody else...
SVPLA is excited to partner with Dr. Melina Abdullah to offer Black Power, a weekly learning course for people interested in shifting power, privilege and influence to support Black liberation struggle.
For 8-weeks beginning Wednesday, April 21st, at 12pm Dr. Abdullah will lead course participants through a lecture and discussion that will support learning and reflection, while offering opportunities to take action to combat racism and dismantle white supremacy culture. In addition, participants will receive recommended readings, links and videos that relate to the topic of discussion to help further learning.
Course Details
The course will run weekly on Wednesdays, from 12pm-1pm PDT.
First date: Wednesday, April 21st
Final date: Wednesday, June 9th
Cost: We are committed to making this important learning widely available for all. While the full cost per participant is $350, we have a sliding scale of options available. If the cost is a barrier to participating, please reach out to us at: info@svpla.org
We are so grateful to Dr. Abdullah for offering this tailored learning experience to our community. We look forward to learning alongside many of you in the effort to end systemic injustice and create a more just and loving LA for all.
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About Dr. Melina Abdullah
Dr. Abdullah is the co-founder of the Los Angeles Chapter of Black Lives Matter and chair of the department of Pan-African Studies at California State University, Los Angeles. She is a recognized expert on race, gender, class, and social movements. Abdullah is the author of numerous scholarly articles and book chapters, with subjects ranging from political coalition building to womanist mothering. Read her full bio here.
About SVPLA
SVPLA is an intersectional community of Angelenos who see and speak the truth of racial, economic, and social injustices, and who use their power to support the liberation of all people. We are a nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles, and we provide grants, training, and peer learning & healing spaces in service of advancing racial and social justice.