Juries for Justice: A Film Screening and Panel Discussion

Juries for Justice: A Film Screening and Panel Discussion

Join us for a film screening of "Judging Juries" directed by Abby Ginsberg. This is a free community event for all ages!

By Office of Racial Justice and Social Equity

Date and time

Thursday, May 30 · 5 - 6:30pm PDT

Location

Delta Bay Community Church

1020 East Tregallas Road Antioch, CA 94509

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Juries for Justice: Community screening of "Judging Juries"

This short documentary film, "Judging Juries" directed by Abby Ginzberg, emphasizes the importance of diversity in jury trials for people of color, and the challenges preventing their fair representation.

The film addresses barriers such as jurors receiving minimal finacial compensation, in some states as low as $5 per day, which can disproportionately affect certain individuals' ability to serve. Additionally, it explores how attorneys use strategies to indirectly exclude people fo color from jury participation.

We invite you to join our East County event (exact location in Antioch to be announced) for a free screening and panel discussion featuring guests District Attorney Diana Becton, Public Defender Ellen McDonnell, retired Judge Brenda Harbin-Forte, community researcher Dr. Kerby Lynch, and community advocate Antoine Watt who will engage in conversation to examine how these issues affect our justice system and explore community-based solutions.

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Office of Racial Justice and Social Equity

The Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice (ORESJ) supports Contra Costa County’s efforts to strengthen and expand equity, access and inclusion for all county residents and communities, especially those most impacted by racial and socioeconomic disparities. The vision of ORESJ is that all Contra Costa County residents achieve positive health and well-being and are able to access the resources they need to thrive.

ORESJ is committed to creating opportunities and spaces in which all people are welcomed, supported, and valued to participate in meaningful ways and inform the institutional policies and practices that impact their lives, particularly those who have experienced the most harm.

For more information contact peter.kim@oresj.cccounty.us

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