Join us for a discussion with two experts in the power of community engagement who have dedicated their careers to improving public safety through positive relationship-building, restorative justice practices and helping communities of color.

Enjoy viewing objects and artifacts from the Minnesota state archives that offer to bring a historical perspective to the issue of race and policing.

Moderated by Acoma Gaither
Minnesota Historical Society Community Programs

In conversation with:

Melvin Whitfield Carter Jr
Former police officer and author of “Diesel Heart”

Russel Balenger
Founder of the Circle of Peace Movement

This event is free and open to the public.
Refreshments will be included.

http://www.mnhs.org/event/7169