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The discussion focuses on uncovering the longstanding legacies of progressive anti-racist action in Warren County, from early educational reform initiatives to Civil Rights struggles and environmental justice.<\/p>\n

Panel Moderator:<\/strong>
\n\u00b7 Crystal Myrick<\/strong> \u2013 Founder, publisher, and editor of The Warrenist<\/a><\/p>\n

Panelists:<\/strong>
\n\u00b7 Eva Clayton<\/strong> \u2013 5-term Congresswoman representing N.C.\u2019s 1st District in the U.S. House of Representatives, and head of the consulting firm, Eva Clayton Associates International
\n\u00b7 Jennie Ann Johnson Franklin<\/strong> \u2013 Community historian, and longtime public school educator
\n\u00b7 Valeria Lee<\/strong> \u2013 Former president of the Golden Leaf Foundation, former Program Officer of the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation, and General Manager and Co-founder of the public radio station WVSP
\n\u00b7 Lew Myers<\/strong> \u2013 Former Senior Executive of the Soul City Company, and Former Partner and Director of Business Development for the Freelon Group<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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