As our democracy continues to be attacked and weakened by political forces in every direction, it's imperative that we work together to fight for our rights. But whether in the halls of the State House or our own house, democracy is always a constant struggle. Are you ready for the fight?

If so, please join us for the Democracy Now or Never Community Summit, a jam-packed day of workshops and panels that will provide opportunities for community members of all backgrounds and skill levels to get plugged in with organizers on the ground and to be involved in planning for the fight ahead.

Space for select sessions will be limited. Please make sure to complete a registration for each person in your group if you plan to bring a friend!

Summit Session Schedule

• Power on the Line
  • Opening Plenary
    • 9:00a-9:30a: All Power to the People
      
      • Overview: Panel discussion about the importance of this year’s congressional race in CD2
    • 9:30a-10:00a: Democracy Under Attack
      • Overview: Panel discussion about recent attacks on democracy in Alabama via legislation and voter suppression tactics
• Justice on the Line
  • Police and Prison Reform
    • 10:15a-11:15a
      
      • Overview: Panel discussion about issues related to policing and mass incarceration in the state, and current reform efforts to address these issues
  • Criminal Justice Reform
    • 12:45p-1:45p
      
      • Overview: Panel discussion about voting rights restoration efforts, including information on how members of the community can get involved in sharing information about available resources
• Health on the Line
  • Public Health
    • 10:15a-11:15a: Shining a Light on…Health Access in Alabama
      • Overview: Panel discussion about healthcare access issues and advocacy efforts to improve health outcomes in our state
  • The Environment
    • 12:45p-1:45p: Shining a Light on…The Environment in Alabama
      • Overview: Panel discussion about the state of the environment in Alabama, how environmental justice intersects with voting rights and other social justice movements, and the work being done to protect and restore our state's unique ecosystem and natural resources
• Opportunity on the Line
  
  • Employment
    • 10:15a-11:15a: Shining a Light on…the Labor Movement in Alabama
      
      • Overview: Panel discussion on new developments in the union and labor movement in Alabama
  • Education
    • 12:45p-1:45p: Shining a Light on…Education in Alabama
      
      • Overview: Town hall meeting to discuss the disturbing national and local trend of censorship and backlash against diversity within education
• Freedom on the Line
  
  • Grassroots Communications Training
    • 10:15a-11:15a
    • Overview: Training for community leaders and advocates about using narrative and messaging to build equitable power structures and movements.
• Expression on the Line - The Shake the Field Creative Network Symposium
  • History and Impact of Culture in the Movement
    • 10:05a-11:25a
    • Overview: Overview of the impact of musicians and creatives on the path and success of social and justice movements throughout history
  • Using Your Voice & Platform
    • 12:45p-1:45p: Engaging Communities through Artistic Storytelling
    • Overview: Workshop for artists and cultural leaders on engaging communities through artistic storytelling
• Progress on the Line
  • Closing Plenary
    • Part 1: Community organizing and power building workshop
    • Part 2: Data presentation and group strategy session

Visit www.powerontheline.org for updates and information about the event.