Mount Airy Learning Tree
6601 Greene St. | Philadelphia PA 19119 | 215-843-6333 | 215-843-6655 (FAX)
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With this discussion on "Correcting the System of Unequal Justice," MALT continues its productive town meetings based on the best-selling book, The Covenant with Black America, edited by Tavis Smiley. In his introduction to the chapter detailing the numerous actions individuals and groups must take to change the justice system, expert James Bell notes that, "Today. . .there is a. . . damaging perception of poor black people that has resulted in a cradle-to-prison superhighway." This fall share your passion in improving the justice system and learn about what others are doing to achieve fairness and equity. Following a brief overview of the local justice system by attorney Jim Pabarue, representatives of several prominent organizations fighting to change the status quo will talk about their activities. You will have time for discussion with the presenters and to identify undertakings you choose to support.
Jim Pabarue is a founding partner at the Philadelphia law firm of Christie,
Pabarue, Mortensen and
Young, P.C. In 1978, he began his career as an Assistant District
Attorney in Philadelphia and tried hundreds
of non-jury and jury trials. As an Assistant United States Attorney
for the Eastern District of
Pennsylvania, he was lead counsel on a number of high profile
cases, including a municipal corruption
case involving bribery of Philadelphia School District officials.
In private practice, Mr. Pabarue has also
represented individuals in federal grand jury investigations,
including the "Filegate" investigation headed
by Special Prosecutor Kenneth Starr. Philadelphia Magazine named
Mr. Pabarue as one of Pennsylvania's
Super Lawyers in 2005, 2006 and 2007.
To sign up, click below:
TW19 The Covenant with Black America: Unequal Justice Course
Mon, November 12, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Unitarian Society of Germantown
For more information, e-mail
covenant@mtairylearningtree.org
At the first MALT community meeting on The Covenant with Black America, held in October 2006, participants chose the topics they wanted to further explore. These were public education, the unequal justice system, and health care. The first concern, public education, was the focus of the June 2007 meeting. Individuals at this meeting generated many ideas. Several participants were eager to continue working together on some of these. We scheduled a meeting of the MALT-Covenant Education Task Force to review data from the first gathering, refine the scope and purpose of the group, explore potential projects, and develop an action plan. Feel free to join in, even if you missed the first meetings.
2nd and 4th Thursdays, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Lutheran Theological Seminary, 7301 Germantown Ave
For more information, e-mail
covenant@mtairylearningtree.org
We are interested in having you join our efforts to better the Northwest Community of Philadelphia. If you or an organization you are already working with would like to come play with us, give us a "holler" in any one of the following ways...
Call us 215-843-6333 OR write us at covenant@mtairylearningtree.org. OR drop on by the office at 6601 Greene Street, Monday - Friday, 9 am-2 pm. We love to share!