The Fayetteville-Cumberland Human Relations department partnered with the North Carolina National Association of Human Rights Workers (NAHRW) Chapter to host the chapter's Statewide Human Rights and Civil Rights Conference at Fayetteville Technical Community College on Sept. 17 – 18.
The two-day event brought together human and civil rights working professionals from diverse backgrounds to discuss and address critical issues related to human and civil rights. Through engaging workshops, thought-provoking panel discussions, and interactive sessions, attendees were empowered with the knowledge and tools needed to make a positive impact in their communities.
This year’s theme was Equitable Access for All: Building Unity Beyond the Ballot, built on last year’s focus and expanding their mission to ensure voters are in and communities are not just prepared, but empowered to remain united, peaceful, and supportive.
The conference included keynote speaker Dena J. King, United States Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. King was nominated by President Joseph R. Biden Jr. on Sept. 28, 2021, and was confirmed by the United States Senate on Nov. 19, 2021. She is the first person of color to be appointed as U.S. Attorney in the Western District.
You can see full recordings of each speaker on the Fayetteville-Cumberland Human Relations department's Facebook page here.
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