thursz fall 2024

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming event, "ACTIVATE Your Voice: Transit, One Fair Wage, and Pay-for-Placement Campaigns," as part of the Daniel Thursz Social Justice Lecture Series' Election Tuesday program.

  • Date: Tuesday, Oct. 29
  • Time: 5-6:30 p.m. ET
  • Location: School of Social Work Auditorium and Virtual
  • Cost: Free to attend (CEs available for $25)

Why Attend?

Discover how your vote impacts critical issues in Baltimore and Maryland:

  1. Transportation equity
  2. Fair wages for all workers
  3. Paid field placements for social work students

Our Distinguished Panel Features:

  • Saru Jayaraman, president of One Fair Wage
  • Brian O'Malley, president and CEO of Central Maryland Transportation Alliance
  • Moderated by Courtney Fullwood, MSW student

You Will Learn:

  • The goals advocates are working toward in these areas
  • How elections influence these issues
  • Ongoing advocacy efforts beyond voting
  • Ways social workers and concerned citizens can make a difference

This interactive panel discussion offers valuable insights into social justice, civic engagement, and community development. Join us to discover how your vote and continued advocacy can create lasting change in our region.

Register to attend in person or virtually. We look forward to your participation in this important conversation on social justice and civic responsibility.

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