ABC7 Listens 'Allies in Action: A Bay Area Conversation'

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- During this pivotal moment in time, ABC7 is committed to connecting you with the resources you need to not only find an ally but also be one.

TAKE ACTION: Find resources to help with equality, justice and race issues

Join us now as we host an hour-long round-table discussion on the importance of allyship in our communities -- "Allies in Action: A Bay Area Conversation."

Our panel for this discussion includes a range of ally voices from across the Bay Area, along with experts to share actionable advice for learning how to become a more thoughtful and effective ally.

• Lisa Bennett, SURJ Marin (Showing Up for Racial Justice)
• Theo Miller, Equity & Results Principal
• Jessika Murphy, Cal State East Bay's Diversity & Inclusion Student Center Coordinator
• Aerica Shimizu Banks, Inclusion Innovator
• Shelly Tochluk, "Witnessing Whiteness" Author
• Mark Warren, "Fire in the Heart: How White Activists Embrace Racial Justice" Author
• Timothy Wise, Antiracist Writer, Author, Educator
• Alexandra Aqua, #WakeUpDanville

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Take a look at all of ABC7's Building a Better Bay Area stories and videos here.