How much progress have we made and what does the future hold for Black America and race relations?
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The past year has shown us the divide is wide and the pain is real. But there is a reason for renewed hope and optimism.
Eyewitness News spoke with people who are helping to bridge our racial, educational and social justice divide, uniting what brings us together.
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Panelists:
Marvin Amazan: A 27-year-old community activist and schoolteacher. Encourages residents (particularly young people) to become more civically involved.
Ronald Chaluisan: Executive Director of Newark Trust. He is committed to developing, coordinating and focusing ideas, resources, and expertise that expand opportunity and improve academic and socio-emotional outcomes for all children in Newark.
Dr. Khalil Muhammad:: A professor of History, Race and Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School and the Suzanne Young Murray Professor.
Jennifer Jones Austin: The CEO of the Federation of Protestant Welfare Agency. She is a fourth-generation leader of faith and social justice, child and family advocate.
Jessica Donatella Jackson: Granddaughter of Rev. Jesse Jackson. She is a 20-year-old free-lance artist attending UCLA, majoring in African-American Studies and minoring in English.