The Florida Timeline: Learning from our policy past to shape our future

4200 54th Avenue South,St. Petersburg FL 33711

19 October, 2022

Description

Together, we can create a Florida where prosperity is shared and where every person - no matter what we look like or where we come from - has the freedom to thrive. To do this, we must learn about our shared past, including the long history of discriminatory laws and policies that have limited the ability to thrive for most Floridians, particularly for Floridians of color. The Florida Timeline is an ongoing initiative to build community awareness of the shared legacy of unequal opportunity in our state as well as the shared, positive impact that happens when we come together across our differences to create laws and policies that benefit all of us. The information presented on the timeline is the culmination of extensive research from the Florida Policy Institute (FPI) and partners. Launching in October 2022, the timeline has key historical information from criminal justice and tax policy. The timeline will be continuously updated and expanded to include more information and more policy topics in the years to come. Join the St. Pete Center for Civic Engagement and Social Impact and the Florida Policy Institute on October 19, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Fox Hall on the Eckerd College campus for a presentation, panel discussion, and official launch of the Florida Timeline. • Understand the connection between the present-day challenges that many Floridians are facing and historical inequities in criminal justice and tax policy • Hear what experts are doing to build a brighter future in St. Petersburg and Florida • Interact with the timeline and learn how you can join the initiative in a pledge to pursue equity and solidarity This event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited, so to reserve your place, please RSVP here on Eventbrite.