2024 NLG #Law4thePeople Convention

In revolutionary salute, we are gathering to celebrate the 20th anniversary of The United People of Color Caucus (TUPOCC).  We are extremely honored to be joined by two of its founding leaders, Renee Sanchez and Russell Bloom. They will be joined by past TUPOCC Chair and newly elected president Ría Thompson-Washington. They will engage in a robust discussion about the founding of TUPOCC that will be moderated by Justice Gatson, the current chair of TUPOCC.

We’ll hear directly from the people who were there in Birmingham 20 years ago. We’ll learn from them how it all came about, and the labor that it took to see it through. Each panelist will also have an opportunity to share their story about the struggles they faced as TUPOCC leaders and how they continued to fight in the face of opposition. We'll learn about the vision and creation of the Alabama Manifesto and its importance in establishing a framework for TUPOCC.

We’ll  highlight the work that TUPOCC has done over the last 20 years and the founding leaders will engage in dialogue with the most recent past chair of TUPOCC, sharing their perspectives on the past, present and future of TUPOCC.  
We’ll be able to reflect on their challenges, sacrifices and struggles but also their strength, power, dedication, tenacity and resilience. This will be a powerful and inspiring discussion that centers radical truth telling, accountability and our commitment to advancing racial justice.

This is also our opportunity to give these amazing visionary leaders their well-deserved flowers and show our deep appreciation for the work that they have done to create The United People Of Color Caucus.