With the shooting death of Trayvon Martin and other recent instances of racial injustices, scholars, public officials, civic leaders, community activists and other Americans are discussing the role of race in the United States. Throughout history, several national organizations have worked to achieve social change across the country and provide leadership in challenging times. At this panel, they will discuss today's racial climate and offer ideas for accelerating racial healing and creating an equitable democracy.

Who:  Moderator: Melissa Harris-Perry, Host of "Melissa Harris-Perry," MSNBC

Panelists:

•     Judith Browne-Dianis, Co-Director, Advancement Project
•     Ralph Everett, President and Chief Executive Officer, Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, Inc.
•     Benjamin Jealous, President and Chief Executive Officer, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
•     Jacqueline Johnson Pata, Executive Director, National Congress of American Indians
•     Kathleen Ko, President and Chief Executive Officer, Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum
•     Marc Morial, President and Chief Executive Officer, National Urban League, Inc.
•     Janet Murguia, President and Chief Executive Officer, National Council of La Raza
•     Rinku Sen, President and Executive Director, Applied Research Center
•     Philip Tegeler, President and Executive Director, Poverty and Race Research Action Council

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