Bulldozing Barriers: Reflections of Juneteenth and Diversity in Miami

249 Northwest 9th Street,Miami FL 33136

18 June, 2021

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MCCJ's “Can We Talk, Can We Really Talk?” series will present "Bulldozing Barriers: Reflections of Juneteenth & Diversity in Miami Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the U.S. is right around the corner! Historically designated on June 19th, it’s a day for ALL of us to celebrate. For MCCJ, a non-profit organization that advocates for diversity and equality, it’s a day to reflect in active dialogue and plan for a better future. As part of their “Can We Talk, Can We Really Talk?” series, MCCJ will present "Bulldozing Barriers: Reflections of Juneteenth & Diversity in Miami" -- an effort to encourage continuous self-development and respect not just for the black community, but for all cultures. “We invite people of all races, religions and cultures to join us in conversation as we acknowledge a period in history that should have shaped and influenced our society, but ongoing discord and violence against people of color and religious backgrounds, it’s become clear that we are regressing rather than progressing,” says MCCJ’s Executive Director, Matthew Anderson. He will be moderating an open and frank discussion about racial fears and how it affects our progress for a more inclusive community. Following the panel discussion, people are invited to enjoy the “One Way” exhibit at the Hampton Art Lovers, a non-profit art gallery that advocates for black art, and is open to all who love art in all its forms. ABOUT MCCJ: MCCJ, Inc. was originally founded in Miami in 1935 as the Miami Branch of the National Conference of Christians & Jews. Later on, the group was renamed the Miami Coalition of Christians and Jews. In 2011, in recognition of its embrace of people of ALL faiths and secular backgrounds, the organization formally changed its name to MCCJ, Inc. Today, it goes beyond its original intent by creating a haven for dialog, training inclusive leaders and promoting understanding for all faiths, races and cultures through education, advocacy and conflict resolution. It hosts the oldest continuous interfaith clergy dialog in the United States and presents prejudice reducing programs in local high schools, among other activities. For more information, please visit www.miamiccj.org or call 305-755-6096. Find them on Facebook and @MCCJ_Miami on Twitter.