“green jobs” in Durham?
by Phillip Barron
Since interest in the last conference on Durham’s “green economy” was so high, I’ll post this announcement about an upcoming conference organized by the same folks.
The Stimulus Package and Creating a Just, Green Economy in Durham: How do we get the money for the right priorities?
Thursday, April 16th, 6:30 to 9:30pm
Miller Morgan Auditorium, North Carolina Central UniversityThe forum will focus on how the stimulus package will work for Durham and especially for the priorities of training for and creating green jobs for low income and at-risk people.
Speakers include:
- John Quintero of the NC Budget and Tax Center
- Stella Adams, former Executive Director of the NC Fair Housing Center
- Chris Estes, Executive Director of the NC Housing Coalition
- Louisa Warren of the NC Justice Center
- John Parker, Executive Director of Good Work
Sponsored by Durham’s Black, Brown, and Green Alliance
Free and open to the public. For more information please call Pete MacDowell at 259-3140
Map: Miller Morgan Auditorium is building 42 on the map. Park next door in the lot marked “C” on the map.